Council asks for specifics, continues request for Route 50 speed‑monitoring support letter

Sep 9, 2026

Town of Easton requested a support letter to Maryland SHA for safety-corridor speed‑monitoring on US‑50; police described cameras as ticketing devices meant to slow drivers, but council members said the request was too open‑ended and continued the matter for more specifics and state input.

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The Town of Easton asked Talbot County on Sept. 8 for a letter supporting installation of safety‑corridor speed monitoring systems along US‑50. Deputy chief Greg Brighton (Speaker 20) described the devices as speed‑monitoring technology that can issue citations, and said such systems have reduced speeds at other locations in county practice.

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