Speed Cameras
City Of Chicago Begins Testing Speed Cameras
The City Of Chicago started testing it’s new speed camera equipment on Monday. The testing will continue to Jan. 3 and the city says it is simply “evaluating the equipment.”
City Bars Red Light Camera Firm From Bidding On Speed Cameras
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that his move to block a new contract for the operator of Chicago’s red light camera program shows the city has “zero tolerance” for ethical violations.
Report: State Regulation May Interfere With Speed Camera Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel might have to slow down his plan to install speed cameras in school zones.
Poll: Speed Cameras Aren’t Too Popular With Chicagoans
Chicago’s program to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks is not generating widespread support, according to a just-released poll.
NATO Summit Protester Turns Ire At Speed Cameras
If you followed the street protests of the past several days, you probably noticed there were a lot of axes to grind.
City Council Approves Speed Camera Plan
Leadfoots look out, speed cameras are coming to Chicago this summer.
Active Transportation Alliance: Speeders In Park Prove Need For Cameras
A group that advocates for bicyclists and pedestrians is offering evidence that it says bolsters Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s case for speed cameras in Chicago school zones.
City Council To Debate Speed Camera Plan This Week
The Chicago City Council is expected to vote this week on the mayor’s controversial plan to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
City Council Panel OKs Revised Speed Camera Plan
For the second time in as many days, Mayor Rahm Emanuel has softened his stance on a controversial issue.
Emanuel Drastically Scales Back Speed Camera Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel drastically scaled back his plan for installing speed cameras on Chicago streets as he presented it to the City Council Wednesday.
Walter’s Perspective: Where’s The Transparency On Speed Cameras?
The school zone speed cameras that Chicago is talking about are not in yet, but a picture of Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in, and it looks like old-style insider Chicago politics.
Emanuel: Ally Not Guaranteed Piece Of Speed Camera Deal
Mayor Rahm Emanuel insisted Tuesday that one of his big supporters is not a shoo-in to make money from the speed camera enforcement program he’s planning, and will have to bid for the contract like any other company that wants it.
Alderman: Mayor May Be Looking To Install 1,800 Speed Cameras Across City
City Hall has said it would activate fewer than 100 speed cameras around schools and parks to keep environments safe for kids. But one alderman fears that number could be larger — a lot larger.
Alderman Questions Plan To Use Cameras To Catch Speeders
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks might have run into a minor roadblock.
Expert: Speed Cameras Won’t Make Anything Safer
A motoring gadfly is challenging arguments that a blanket of speed enforcement cameras will improve safety for Chicago schoolchildren.
Quinn Approves City’s Plan To Bust Speeders With Cameras
Gov. Pat Quinn has signed legislation allowing the City of Chicago to use cameras to catch speeders near schools and parks.
Walter’s Perspective: Emanuel Is Right To Push For Speed Cameras Near Schools
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson has praise for Mayor Emanuel in his relentless pursuit of speed cameras in school zones, a plan that Gov. Quinn has resisted.
Quinn Putting ‘Finishing Touches’ On Speed Camera Legislation
A day after Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged him to sign legislation allowing cameras to catch speeders near Chicago schools, Gov. Pat Quinn said he would act soon, but hinted he might have some changes in mind.
Emanuel To Quinn: Sign Bill To Allow Speed Cameras Near Schools
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is urging Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation that would allow the city to use cameras to catch speeders near city schools and parks.
Emanuel Gets Split Decision On Springfield Agenda
It was a “split decision” in the state capitol for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel during the General Assembly’s veto session.
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