Pedestrian and cycling accidents near schools in Kitchener during school hours. What does the data say?
Are Speed Cameras Worth It? Or a Solution Looking For a Problem?
Should Kitchener-Waterloo implement speed cameras at all Public and Catholic Board schools in the Region? I looked at traffic collision data from the City of Kitchener and found little evidence that speed cameras would provide much value. First, there are relatively few accidents near schools during school hours involving pedestrians (an average of about 4.7 accidents yearly). In Kitchener, the majority of accidents have occurred at intersections near downtown schools or Williamsburg. I suggest that traditional traffic calming measures – speed bumps, crosswalks, and crossing attendants – provide citizens with better safety and value.
