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Riverdale Park updates council on stop-sign camera RFP, vendors discussed privacy and warning periods
Summary
Staff reported three proposals for RFP TDW202501 and told council that interviews examined privacy, cybersecurity, compliance with Maryland HB516, and warning‑period options. Staff expect to return on March 2 to seek authorization to execute a vendor agreement.
Riverdale Park staff updated the mayor and council on Feb. 23 about procurement for a stop‑sign camera enforcement system under RFP TDW202501. Staff said three vendor proposals were received, all were interviewed on Feb. 19, and the evaluation emphasized system functionality, operational security, data handling and encryption, compliance with Maryland House Bill 516, and community outreach and bilingual services.
Vendors addressed privacy and retention protocols, encryption practices, internal access controls, and proposed community warning periods and outreach plans. Chief Turner explained that during the pilot program the town categorized stop events as low, medium and high danger and that ‘‘almost stop’’ or rolling/California stops would likely be treated as warnings initially. Staff said no specific number of cameras was requested in the RFP; they plan to seek permission for a large set of intersections (with an initial deployment of perhaps 8–10 active locations) and to move cameras as needed, subject to county approval.
No formal action was requested at the work session. Staff anticipate returning to the council at the March 2 legislative meeting to seek authorization for the town manager to execute an agreement with the recommended vendor. Council members asked about whether the statute allows a warning period and noted community expectations for notice before full enforcement.
