Edmonds eyes speed cameras near three schools
Speeding drivers, or at least the registered vehicle’s owners, near three Edmonds schools could face fines under Mayor Mike Nelson’s proposal to bring camera enforcement to the city.
The schools proposed to get speed enforcement cameras are Edmonds-Woodway High, Chase Lake Elementary and Westgate Elementary. The number of cameras and specific locations were not listed in a news release from the city.
“Increasing pedestrian safety is a top priority for our city,” Nelson said in the news release. “Pedestrian injuries and deaths are preventable. Reducing vehicle speeds with speed enforcement cameras at schools is a proven way to protect our most vulnerable. Not only will this reduce speeding at our schools and keep kids safe, but all fines collected by the city will be used to fund pedestrian safety improvements throughout our city.”
More roads near schools in the city could be added later. Concern over traffic safety was shared by leaders of the Edmonds School District, spokesperson Harmony Weinberg wrote in an email.
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