Oakland to install network of speed cameras to improve safety on citys deadliest streets

Oakland is set to implement speed cameras at 18 high-risk locations in an effort to improve traffic safety. These locations are part of the city’s “high-injury network,” which, while only 8 percent of the streets, accounts for 60 percent of severe and fatal collisions. City officials announced that a 60-day warning period will precede the issuance of fines for speeding more than 11 mph over the limit, with penalties ranging from $50 to $500. The initiative aims to reduce the city’s average of over 33 traffic deaths annually. City Councilmember Rowena Brown noted her role in securing a $2 million grant to fund the project, highlighting the collaborative effort behind it.

Similar programs in major cities have reported up to a 94 percent decrease in speeding incidents. The Department of Transportation will monitor the program and publish evaluations on the city’s website. This initiative marks a significant step in Oakland’s commitment to enhancing public safety and addressing traffic-related fatalities.