[Mpls] Red Light Cameras

[Allen]

I am happy to see the city pushing this issue forward.  Some folks have
commented that there are some lights they feel do not have a properly timed
yellow.  That wouldn't surprise me given the number of traffic lights in the
city.  My personal experience is that most not only are properly timed but
regularly have drivers who could've stopped but choose to interpret the
yellow as a "step on it" signal.

I haven't seen details on the system.  I hope that it's implemented with a
few key features.  The first being installing street signs clearly stating
the intersection has traffic cameras.  Those cameras should be taking photos
of both the driver and the vehicle.  The cameras should only be giving
tickets to those vehicles that are entering the intersection after the light
has turned red.  My wish list is that the system would automatically run the
plates of violating cars and alert authorities if it's a stolen vehicle.

Allen Graetz
Lowry Hill