Everett reconsidering traffic-enforcement cameras
EVERETT — A decade after shelving a plan to install traffic-enforcement cameras, the idea is resurfacing in Everett.
In 2009, the city was set to install the devices at four intersections and outside one school in south Everett, issuing tickets starting at $124 each. A $2 million, five-year contract for seven cameras was authorized before the city put the project on hold as a legal challenge to red-light cameras was making its way through King County Superior Court.
By the time the courts dismissed the lawsuit, the city had lost interest, said Ryan Sass, Everett’s director of public works.
Councilmember Brenda Stonecipher revived the idea after hearing complaints from residents about erratic driving and near misses with pedestrians. The proposal is working its way through the council’s public safety committee.
“We have way more distracted drivers now who aren’t quite paying attention and that’s really the scary part,” Councilmember Judy Tuohy said.
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