Orillia to discuss approval of speed camera locations

A speed camera in Barrie, Ont.

Automated speed enforcement (ASE) cameras could be one step closer to coming to Orillia.

According to the city’s council agenda, council will discuss the approval of ASE camera implementation at three different locations in Monday’s meeting.

The three proposed locations are Fittons Road West near Alexander Road, Park Street between Calverley Street and North Street West, and Westmount Drive South between Linwood Avenue and Grenville Avenue. A February 4 report identified them as areas that are school zones and areas that see both increased pedestrian traffic and more than 50 per cent of vehicles exceeding the speed limit.

“The primary focus of ASE is to reduce speeding and lower both the frequency and severity of collisions in areas already identified as high safety concerns. By targeting these critical zones, ASE aims to enhance road safety and protect vulnerable road users,” the report states.

The report recommends that the cameras operate 24/7 with speed thresholds set in alignment with industry standards, typical law enforcement practices, and recommendations of the camera supplier.

At each site, two cameras would be mounted on a single pole facing opposite directions to cover traffic violations in both directions.

If council approves their implementation on Monday, the report indicates that the ASE cameras could become operational by sometime between July and September.