Updating the Priority Corridors for Automated Speed Enforcement Expansion Using New Crash and Speed Data

Philadelphia's Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) confirmed State Route 611 and State Route 13 as the primary corridors for Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) expansion following a review of new crash and speed data. The updated analysis led to the removal of State Route 3 and State Route 291 from the proposed list, replacing them with State Route 1004 and State Route 2001. Mayor Cherelle L. Parker stated that enhancing the ASE program is crucial for improving traffic safety and saving lives. Since the program's initiation in 2020, ASE cameras have significantly reduced speeding violations by 95% along Roosevelt Boulevard, and pedestrian-related crashes have decreased by 50%.

The Pennsylvania legislature has made the ASE pilot program permanent and allowed for its expansion into five additional corridors and five school zones. Currently, ASE cameras are only active on Roosevelt Boulevard, with implementation for the new corridors still underway. In February 2025, additional legislation was introduced to expand ASE to more school zones, reflecting ongoing efforts to prioritize safety. The city's traffic safety measures are part of a broader initiative supported by both the Mayor and City Council.