What Impact Do You Think A Red Light Camera Enforcement Program Would Have in Fort Lee?

The Fort Lee Mayor and Council are considering whether to implement a red light camera enforcement program in the borough.

Recently, the borough’s governing body invited representatives from American Traffic Solutions (ATS)—a company its attorney, Paul Kaufman, called “the largest vendor of red light cameras in the country and the largest in New Jersey”—to an executive session to learn more about the services they offer.

While there was mention at the meeting of the positive effects mounting cameras at intersections would have on traffic and driving safety in the borough, much of the discussion was dominated by the revenue such a program would generate for the municipality.

generated some interesting comments regarding not only the program the borough is considering, but also the company.

Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich subsequently said the borough was in the “infantile” stages of considering the program, saying it was premature to say where they would mount cameras or even if they will move forward with ATS or any other company.

Now we want to know what you think. What impact—if any—do you think a red light camera enforcement program would have in Fort Lee? Do you think mounting cameras at intersections would make Fort Lee’s streets safer? Do you think it’s a good way to generate revenue? If the borough were to move forward with such a program, do you think ATS should be the company to go with, or would you like to see them consider other options?