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Number of speed cameras on Toronto streets set to double

A new VisionZero speed camera was placed outside Norway Public School on Kingston Rd. west of Woodbine Ave. at the corner of Heyworth Cres, on Nov. 1, 2020.
A new VisionZero speed camera was placed outside Norway Public School on Kingston Rd. west of Woodbine Ave. at the corner of Heyworth Cres, on Nov. 1, 2020. Photo by JACK BOLAND /TORONTO SUN FILE

Toronto City Council has voted unanimously to approve a motion to “dramatically expand” the number of speed cameras in the city.

Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, recommended the number of speed cameras be increased from 75 to 150 this week.

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“We know these speed cameras work – when they go up, drivers slow down,” the statement said.

It added that the Vision Zero 2.0 Road Safety Plan and the Cycling Network Plan are “making a difference” in the city.

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“Since the inception of both programs, the number of fatalities and serious injuries have been on the decline and the growth of bikeways have expanded the reach of the cycling network to serve more people,” the statement added.

“This will help keep people safe in their neighbourhoods and, in particular, kids walking to and from school,” Councillor Colle said. “These cameras will save lives by encouraging all drivers to slow down and obey the rules of the road – it’s the right thing to do.”

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The City of Toronto’s budget is investing $72.8 million into Vision Zero, of which $13.9 million is for speed enforcement and red light cameras. That total sum is the largest amount spent in one year on the plan since it launched.

Since 2017, the city has invested more than $264 million in the road safety plan.