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Santa Ana council directs staff to explore joining state speed‑camera pilot and approves Warner Avenue construction contract
Summary
Councilmembers debated AB 645 speed‑camera pilot inclusion after recent fatal crashes and heard public concerns about costs and equity; members also approved the Warner Avenue $25 million contract after discussion of utility and contractor delays and a projected finish in late 2026–27.
Santa Ana councilmembers debated policy and funding options Friday for curbing dangerous driving after a recent series of fatal crashes and approved a major construction contract for Warner Avenue.
Councilmember Phil Becerra asked staff to pursue a legislative avenue to allow Santa Ana to join the state’s limited automated speed‑enforcement pilot (AB 645). He and several councilmembers cited recent fatal collisions in the Segestrom corridor and said automated enforcement could reduce speeds and related fatalities if paired with a public‑education campaign and equity protections. Discussion focused on…
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