TC 09-29-08 Meeting MinutesCOUNTY of FREDERICK
Department of Planning and Development
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: John A. Bishop AICP, Deputy Director - Transportations
RE: Transportation Committee Report for Meeting of September 29, 2008
DATE: October 2, 2008
The Transportation Committee met on September 29, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
Members Present
Chuck DeHaven (voting)
Dave Burleson (voting)
James Racey (voting)
Phil Lemieux (voting)
George Kriz (liaison PC)
Gary Oates (liaison PC)
Lewis Boyer (liaison Stephens City)
Mark Davis (liaison Middletown)
1. PhotoRed Enforcement
Members Absent
'Items Requiring Action***
540/665-5651
FAX: 540/665-6395
Attached please find a summary of key questions and answers regarding the implementation
of red light cameras in Frederick County, as well as an example ordinance from the City of
Fairfax. The Committee has reviewed this issue for several months and has coordinated
with the Frederick County Sherriff's office. The Committee has recommended proceeding
with the program, with one opposing. Staff will be making a presentation on this issue for
your consideration.
2. Revenue Sharing Priorities
Attached please find a VDOT presentation regarding the needed improvements in the area of
Route 37 encompassed by the Route 522 and Route 50 interchanges. The County has
recently been approached by our Commonwealth Transportation Board member, Dr. James
Davis, regarding participation in these improvements via the revenue sharing program.
107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000
Agreeing to do this would require a change in how the County has previously approached
revenue sharing projects due to the need for a multiyear commitment. The Committee has
unanimously recommended participation in this agreement and staff will be making a brief
presentation with additional detail.
**'cItems Not Requiring Action***
3. Enhancement Grant Application
Staff sought a Committee recommendation on the Enhancement Grant application for the
Senseny Road bike and pedestrian improvements. The Committee recommended approval
and this will be a public hearing item on the October 22, 2008 Board agenda.
4. Article Review
5. Other
Attachments
JAB/bad
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Photo Red Enforcement Kev Questions
1. What must be done first?
Per code of Virginia section 15.2-968.1, the locality must pass an ordinance establishing a traffic
signal enforcement program imposing monetary liability on the operator of a motor vehicle.
Maximum fine $50_
Once the ordinance has been established or concurrently it would be appropriate for the Board to
appoint a committee to issue ail AFP and work toward obtaining a vendor.
The County would also be required to undertake a public information campaign prior to beginning
the program. This effort would be spearheaded by the vendor.
2. How many intersections are we allowed to enforce using cameras?
1 per 10,000 of population. Currently for Frederick County, that would equate to 7 intersections.
3. Where do we put the cameras?
The County would work with VDOT and the chosen vendor to study key intersections to determine if
they are feasible candidates for photo red enforcement_ The vendor undertakes the cost of the
study. All locations must receive final approval by VDOT.
4. What is the implementation cost?
Physical installation would be at no cost to the County.
5. What is the operations cost?
Maintenance, repairs, and billing are taken care of by the vendor. There would be some minimal cost
to the County in the form of staff and possibly computer costs for a deputy to review and approve
the violations on a daily basis. Contract costs with the vendor are covered by the violation revenue.
6. What is the revenue potential?
The purpose of photo red enforcement is to improve safety through improved compliance with traffic
laws, however there does tend to be a surplus of fine revenue that varies by location.
7. Are there limitations on the use of the revenue?
No. However, it would be recommended that the revenue be reinvested in the transportation
system as matching funds for revenue sharing or other grant programs, or as County funding on
transportation projects.
City of Fairfax
Sec. 98-21. Use of photo -monitoring systems to enforce traffic light signals; penalty.
(a) For purposes of this section, "owner" means the registered owner of a vehicle on record with
the department of motor vehicles. "Traffic light signal violation monitoring system" means a
vehicle sensor installed to work in conjunction with a traffic light that automatically produces
two or more photographs, two or more microphotographs, video, or other recorded images of
each vehicle at the time that the operator of the vehicle fails to stop or remain stopped at a steady
red traffic light signal in violationof Code of Virginia, §§ 46.2-833, 46.2-835; or 46.2-836, as
amended, which are incorporated by reference in section 98-1. For each such vehicle, at least one
recorded image shall be of the vehicle before it has illegally entered the intersection, and at least
one recorded image shall be of the same vehicle after it has illegally entered that intersection.
(b) The city manager or the city manager's designee may install and operate traffic light signal
violation monitoring systems at no more than ten intersections in the city for the purpose of
imposing monetary liability on the operator of a motor vehicle for failure to comply with traffic
light signals in the city in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(c) The operator of a vehicle shall be liable for a monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this
section if such vehicle is found, as evidenced by information obtained from a traffic light signal
violation monitoring system, to have failed to comply with a traffic light signal within the city.
(d) Proof of a violation of this section shall be evidenced by information obtained from a traffic
light signal violation monitoring system authorized pursuant to this section. A certificate, sworn
to or affirmed by a law enforcement officer employed by the city authorized to impose penalties
pursuant to this section, or a facsimile thereof, based upon inspection of photographs,
microphotographs, videotape, or other recorded images produced by a traffic light signal
violation monitoring system, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts contained therein. Any
photographs, microphotographs, videotape, or other recorded images evidencing such a violation
shall be available for inspection in any proceeding to adjudicate the liability for such violation
pursuant to this section.
(e) In the prosecution of an offense established under this section, prima facie evidence that the
vehicle described in the summons issued pursuant to subsection (d) above was operated in
violation of this section, together with proof that the defendant was at the time of such violation
the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a rebuttable presumption
that such owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle was the person who committed the violation.
Such presumption shall be rebuttedif the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle (i) files an
affidavit by regular mail with the clerk of the general district court for the city that he or she was
not the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation or (ii) testifies in the general
district court for the city, under oath that he or she was not the operator of the vehicle at the time
of the alleged violation. Such presumption shall also be rebutted if a certified copy of a police
report, showing that the vehicle had been reported to the police as stolen prior to the time of the
alleged violation of this section, is presented, prior to the return date established on the summons
issued pursuant to this section, to the general district court for the city adjudicating the alleged
violation.
(f) Imposition of a penalty pursuant to this section shall not be deemed a conviction as an
operator and shall not be made a part of the operating record of the person upon whom such
liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle
insurance coverage. No monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall exceed $50.00,
nor shall it include court costs.
(g) A summons for a violation of this section may be executed pursuant to Code of Virginia, §
19.2-76.2, as amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76, as
amended, the summons for a violation of this section may be executed by mailing by first class
mail a copy thereof to the address of the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle as shown, in the
case of vehicle owners, in the records of the department of motor vehicles or, in the case of the
vehicle lessees or renters, in the records of the lessee or renter. Every such mailing shall include,
in addition to the summons, a notice of (i) the summoned person's ability to rebut the
presumption that he was the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation through
the filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (e) and (ii) instructions for filing such
affidavit, including the address to which the affidavit is to be sent. If the summoned person fails
to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the
summons shall be executed in the manner set out in Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76.3, as amended.
No proceedings for contempt or arrest of a person summoned by mailing shall be instituted for
failure to appear on the return date of the. summons. Any summons executed for a violation of
this section shall provide to the person summoned at least 60 business days from the mailing of
the summons to inspect information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring
system in connection with the violation.
(h) Information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system installed and
operated pursuant to this section shall be limited exclusively to that information that is necessary
for the enforcement of traffic light violations. A private entity may not obtain records on behalf
of the city regarding the registered owners of vehicles that fail to comply with traffic light
signals. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs,
electronic images, or other personal information collected by a traffic light signal violation
monitoring system shall be used exclusively for enforcing traffic light violations and shall not (i)
be open to the public; (ii) be sold or used for sales, solicitation, or marketing purposes; (iii) be
disclosed to any other entity except as may be necessary for the enforcement of a traffic light
violation or to a vehicle owner or operator as part of a challenge to the violation; or (iv) be used
in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation
of Code of Virginia, §§ 46.2-833, 46.2-835, or 46.2-836, as amended, or is requested upon order
from a court of competent jurisdiction. Information collected under this section pertaining to a
specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any
civil penalties. If the city does not execute a summons for a violation of this section within ten
business days, all information collected pertaining to that suspected violation shall be purged
within two business days. The city shall annually certify compliance with this section and make
all records pertaining to such system available for inspection and audit by the commonwealth
transportation commissioner or the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles or his
designee. Any person who discloses personal information in violation of the provisions of this
subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.00.
(i) A private entity may enter into an agreement with the city to be compensated for providing
the traffic light signal violation monitoring system or equipment, and all related support services,
to include consulting, operations and administration. However, only a law enforcement officer
employed by the city may swear to or affirm the certificate required by subsection (d). The city
shall not enter into an agreement for compensation based on the number of violations or
monetary penalties imposed.
insurance coverage. No monetary penalty imposed pursuant to this section shall exceed $50.00,
nor shall it include court costs.
(g} A summons for a violation of this section may be executed pursuant to Code of Virginia, §
19.2-76.2, as amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76, as
amended, the summons for a violation of this section may be executed by mailing by first class
mail a copy thereof to the address of the owner, lessee, or renter of the vehicle as shown, in the
case of vehicle owners, in the records of the department of motor vehicles or, in the case of the
vehicle lessees or renters, in the records of the lessee or renter. Every such mailing shall include,
in addition to the summons, a notice of (i) the summoned person's ability to rebut the
presumption that he was the operator of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation through
the filing of an affidavit as provided in subsection (e) and (ii) instructions for filing such
affidavit, including the address to which the affidavit is to be sent. If the summoned person fails
to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the
summons shall be executed in the manner set out in Code of Virginia, § 19.2-76.3, as amended.
No proceedings for contempt or arrest of a person summoned by mailing shall be instituted for
failure to appear on the return date of the. summons. Any summons executed for a violation of
this section shall provide to the person summoned at least 60 business days from the mailing of
the summons to inspect information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring
system in connection with the violation.
(h) Information collected by a traffic light signal violation monitoring system installed and
operated pursuant to this section shall be limited exclusively to that information that is necessary
for the enforcement of traffic light violations. A private entity may not obtain records on behalf
of the city regarding the registered owners of vehicles that fail to comply with traffic light
signals. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, all photographs, microphotographs,
electronic images, or other personal information collected by a traffic light signal violation
monitoring system shall be used exclusively for enforcing traffic light violations and shall not (i)
be open to the public; (ii) be sold or used for sales, solicitation, or marketing purposes; (iii) be
disclosed to any other entity except as may be necessary for the enforcement of a traffic light
violation or to a vehicle owner or operator as part of a challenge to the violation; or (iv) be used
in a court in a pending action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding relates to a violation
of Code of Virginia, §§ 46.2-833, 46.2-835, or 46.2-836, as amended, or is requested upon order
from a court of competent jurisdiction. Information collected under this section pertaining to a
specific violation shall be purged and not retained later than 60 days after the collection of any
civil penalties. If the city does not execute a summons for a violation of this section within ten
business days, all information collected pertaining to that suspected violation shall be purged
within two business days. The city shall annually certify compliance with this section and make
all records pertaining to such system available for inspection and audit by the commonwealth
transportation commissioner or the commissioner of the department of motor vehicles or his
designee. Any person who discloses personal information in violation of the provisions of this
subsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1,000.00.
(i) A private entity may enter into an agreement with the city to be compensated for providing
the traffic light signal violation monitoring system or equipment, and all related support services,
to include consulting, operations and administration. However, only a law enforcement officer
employed by the city may swear to or affirm the certificate required by subsection (d). The city
shall not enter into an agreement for compensation based on the number of violations or
monetary penalties imposed.
0) When selecting potential intersections for a traffic light signal violation monitoring system,
the city shall consider factors such as (i) the accident rate for the intersection, (ii) the rate of red
light violations occurring at the intersection (number of violations per number of vehicles), (iii)
the difficulty experienced by law enforcement officers in patrol cars or on foot in apprehending
violators, and (iv) the ability of law enforcement officers to apprehend violators safely within a
reasonable distance from the violation. The city may consider the risk to pedestrians as a factor,
if applicable. The city shall submit a list of intersections to the Virginia Department of
Transportation for final approval.
(k) Before the implementation of a traffic light signal violation monitoring system at an
intersection, the city shall complete an engineering safety analysis that addresses signal timing
and other location -specific safety features. The length of the yellow phase shall be established
based on the recommended methodology of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. All traffic
light signal violation monitoring systems shall provide a minimum 0.5 -second grace period
between the time the signal turns red and thetime the first violation is recorded. If recommended
by the engineering safety analysis, the city shall make reasonable location -specific safety
improvements, including signs and pavement markings.
(1) The city shall evaluate the traffic light signal violation monitoring system on a monthly basis
to ensure all cameras and traffic signals are functioning properly. Evaluation results shall be
made available to the public.
(M) The city stall place conspicuous signs within 500 feet of the intersection approach at which
a traffic light signal violation monitoring system is used. There shall be a rebuttable presumption
that such signs were in place at the time of the commission of the traffic light signal violation.
(n) Prior to or coincident with the implementation or expansion of a traffic light signal violation
monitoring system, the city shall conduct a public awareness program, advising the public that
the city is implementing or expanding a traffic light signal violation monitoring system.
(Code 1978, § 13-26.2; Ord. No. 1999-20, 7-27-1999; Ord. No. 2000-19, 9-26-2000; Ord. No.
2007-14, 6-26-2007)
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Planning -level Cost Estimate (20117 5's)
Construct additional thru lane along Rt. 37 from a point
north of Rt. 522 to a point south of Rt. 50 in each
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direction; Rt. 50, Rt, 522, VHS ramp improvements as
necessary
6,800,000
524'
Add I thru lane for EB and WB
1,800,000
Add 1 lane to SB on-ramp
1,100,000
Add I LTL to SB on-ramp
500,000
Add I lane to NB on-ramp
1,100,000
Add 1 LTL to NB on-ramp
500,000
:a.}:e';T RT L a free movement to NB on-ramp
400,000
Rt. 50 —
Add 1 lane to SB off ramp
900,000
Add 1 SB off -ramp LTL
400,000
Add 1 NB off -ramp RTL
500,000
b Add I EB thru lane
800,000
Add 1 WB thru lane to SB off -ramp
900,000
Make EB RTL to SB on-ramp channelized and free -
movement
600,000
Make SB off -ramp RTL channelized and free -
movement
800,000
Add I lane to NB on-ramp
1,I00,000
Make WB RTL a free movement to NB on-ramp
500,000
Extend EB RTL at Campus Blvd to full length RTL
400,000
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Combination of projects allt
19,100,000
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