A village well-known as a Franklin County speed trap is at it again after a 3-year hiatus
After ceasing to issue traffic citations in 2021, a village well-known as a Franklin County speed trap is at it again. The village of Brice, home to only 93 people, according to the 2020 census — has issued roughly 3,000 speeding tickets since Aug. 20, the first day the cameras were active.
Michigan, Virginia bills would permit speed cameras
Efforts underway at the Michigan and Virginia statehouses would authorize the use of speed cameras in certain areas. At least nine states have already acted this year on the use of automated enforcement cameras.
Privacy concerns raised on use of license plate reader technology in New Mexico
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico (ACLU-NM) said that data is stored too long and is asking lawmakers for statewide regulations. Lawmakers may bring this up at the next legislative session that’s set to begin on January 21, 2025.
Gov. Hochul expected to unpause congestion pricing with new base toll Thursday
Along with announcing a revised congestion pricing proposal, setting the base fare at $9 instead of $15, she is expected to discuss an alternate revenue source to make up for the lost $6, a 40% decrease in revenue. The new congestion pricing fees under the revised pricing plan that is under discussion include…
Incoming Senate chairs expected to rein in infrastructure dollars
The surface transportation reauthorization bill in 2021 became the so-called bipartisan infrastructure law when $550 billion in new spending was added for roads, bridges and public transportation. Although 19 Senate Republicans voted for it, President-elect Donald Trump’s stated intention to scale back the government could mean lower funding levels the next time around.