July 8, 2011
17 Intersection Safety Cameras Go Live in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the second phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province – including 17 cameras located in Vancouver.

A total of 43 ISCs will be live in Vancouver by the end of the year. The 17 sites that went live today are in addition to the two sites that went live during the first phase in January. A total of 19 ISCs are now live at the following intersections:

Why this Matters

• Over 40 per cent of police-attended accidents occur at intersections.
• Accidents at intersections are often more serious because they involve high speed and right angle or t-bone crashes.
• Improving intersection safety prevents crashes, injuries and fatalities, ensuring families get home safe and sound.

Quotes

"A small minority of drivers make our roads dangerous to travel on; the installation of more intersection safety cameras will punish reckless driving, improving safety and saving lives."
                Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Colin Hansen

"As a high percentage of crashes happen at major intersections, the expansion of the Intersection Safety Camera program will help save lives, and reduce injuries and accidents."
                Vancouver- False Creek MLA Mary McNeil

“Pedestrians and drivers are safer because of the new cameras announced today. The cameras will make intersections safer by holding dangerous drivers accountable.”
                Vancouver-Point Grey MLA Christy Clark

"A significant portion of police-attended crashes happen at intersections. The additional cameras announced today will improve safety on Vancouver roads and save lives."
                Vancouver-Fairview MLA Margaret MacDiarmid

"Traffic-related fatalities are unnecessary and senseless deaths. The cameras announced today will increase safety at Vancouver intersections, save innocent lives and hold dangerous drivers accountable."
                Vancouver-Fraserview MLA Kash Heed

"The expansion of the Intersection Safety Camera program will improve public safety and prevent senseless deaths on Vancouver roads."
                Vancouver-Langara MLA Dr. Moira Stilwell

“This is priority for us - all too often we see the tragic consequences of intersection crashes. The expansion of this program will be a major deterrent for red-light runners and will help to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes."
                Inspector Ted Schinbein, Vancouver Police

“We’re committed to making our roads safer. Every day on average, about 250 crashes occur at intersections in B.C., so we all need to use extra caution when approaching intersections. Set an example by making smart driving decisions – it can have a significant influence on others.”
                Fiona Temple, ICBC’s director of road safety

Camera Locations

• Burrard at Davie St.
• Granville St. at W 49 Ave.
• Granville St. at W King Edward Ave.
• Kingsway at Nanaimo St.
• Grandview Hwy at Rupert. St.
• Oak St. at W 70 Ave.
• E Hastings St. at Main St.
• SE Marine Dr. at Fraser St.
• SE Marine Dr. at Argyle St.
• Terminal Ave. at Main St.
• W Georgia St. at Denman St.
• Granville St. at W 41 Ave.
• Oak St at W 33 Ave.
• Granville St. at SW Marine Dr.
• E 1 Ave. at Commercial Dr.
• Victoria Dr. at E 41 Ave.
• Oak St. at W 49 Ave.
• Knight St. at E 49 Ave.
• E Hastings St. at Renfrew St.

Additional information

• The upgraded program will see digital cameras placed at 140 of B.C.’s highest-risk intersections.
• The goal of the ISC program is to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities, not to generate ticket- revenues.
• Sites were selected based on where cameras will be the most effective in reducing serious crashes, severe injuries and fatalities.
• Signs are prominently posted at the intersections to advise drivers that ISC cameras are in place.
• All traffic fine revenue will continue to be distributed among B.C. municipalities to help them enhance their policing and community-based public programs, regardless of the number of cameras within their community or how many tickets they issue.
• With the second phase of cameras going live, half of the cameras under the upgraded ISC program are now operational. By the end of the year, all 140 ISCs will be live.
• Visit www.icbc.com for more information about the Intersection Safety Camera program and to see a map of the 140 locations.

Stay informed about Vancouver news:

Visit MLA Mary McNeil's website click here or follow her on Twitter

Visit MLA Colin Hansen's website click here or follow him on Twitter

Visit MLA Moira Stilwell's website click here or follow her on Twitter

Visit MLA Margaret MacDiarmid's website click here  or follow her on Twitter

Visit MLA Kash Heed's website click here.

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