I think this is a great idea, especially near schools and playgrounds.
There is never enough cops around to nail these morons who constantly speed through residential areas.
"Cash cow" or not, makes more sense to set them up where people actually walk and live. Versus a speed camera on Stoney Trail or some other major route.
http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/955...dential-areas/
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Calgary’s top cops have told traffic authorities to explore putting speed cameras closer to where more people walk and cycle.
Pedestrian safety was a hot topic during a police commission meeting this week with three people being killed crossing Calgary streets in 2014. During that meeting, deputy police Chief Trevor Daroux revealed there’s a plan to shift the focus of automated policing efforts.
On Wednesday, police spokesperson Kevin Brookwell told Metro that high-level talk revolves around focusing on “non-traditional” areas where there are more pedestrians such as residential areas or bustling inner-city spots such as 17 Avenue SW.
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