PITTSBURGH, PA — The city has added another busy intersection to its automated red light enforcement program, which is designed to catch drivers who fail to stop at a red light or turn right without coming to a complete stop.
The city Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced that red light cameras have been installed at the intersection of Browns Hill Road and Parkview Boulevard in Squirrel Hill. The intersection is located near the Homestead Grays Bridge and is used by about 40,000 motorists daily.
As of Monday, for the next 30 days drivers who run red lights at the intersection will receive a warning in the mail. Following that warning period, they can expect a $100 fine beginning Nov. 25.
City officials say the program is designed to reduce fatalities and serious crashes at intersections with histories of such incidents.
The first two red light cameras went live in August. They are located at the intersections of North Dallas and Penn Avenue in North Point Breeze and and Saw Mill Run Boulevard and Woodruff Street in Beechview at the base of Mount Washington.
Since then, cameras also have been installed at the intersection of East General Robinson Street and Anderson Street on the North Side. Next up are the intersections of South Negley and Fifth avenues in Shadyside and Chateau Street and the West End Bridge.
The program intends to add additional intersections each year to reach up to 21 red-light cameras in total.
The city contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in automated safety technology, to administer the program. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video.
Trained members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will verify the infraction before issuing a fine. All data is owned by the city and permanently destroyed after 30 days.
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