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Woodinville debates NE 195th school‑zone camera pilot; staff recommends vendor‑run 2‑year trial and graduated fines
Summary
City staff proposed a vendor‑operated pilot of school‑zone speed cameras on NE 195th near Woodinville High, citing extensive speeding (95.4% of vehicles exceeded 20 mph by more than 5 mph in the study area). Council discussed warning periods, data retention, hours tied to bell schedules and using net revenues for corridor safety improvements.
City transportation staff proposed a vendor‑operated pilot for school‑zone speed cameras on the NE 195th corridor near Woodinville High School, presenting a traffic and equity analysis and a set of policy questions for council direction.
Joshua Jeffrey (staff) said the study found average speeds 8–15 mph over posted limits in parts of the corridor and that 95.4% of vehicles exceeded the 20 mph school‑zone limit by more than 5 mph during observed periods. He framed five pilot goals: improve safety for all users; ensure enforcement serves as a deterrent rather than a punitive measure; reinvest net revenue in transportation and safety projects; consider individual circumstances in enforcement; and regularly communicate performance and outcomes.
How it would work: staff described a vendor model in which the vendor owns, operates and maintains the cameras and…
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