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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 15, 2016 | 20 Red light cameras increasing in number in Halton by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Halton residents could soon see more red light cameras in Oakville, Burlington, Milton and Halton Hills. Halton Region's planning and public works committee members approved the installation of five additional red light cameras across Halton, provided next year's budget allows for it. Cameras would be installed sometime in 2017 on Upper Middle Road at Sixth Line in Oakville; Guelph Line at Harvester Road in Burlington; Derry Road at Savoline Boulevard and Derry Road at Commercial Street in Milton; and, 10 Side Road at Eighth Line in Halton Hills. The matter was to go to Regional council Wednesday (Sept. 15). Currently a dozen in Halton The Region currently operates 12 red light cameras across Halton, which has seen a 3060 per cent reduction of angle type collisions, Planning and Public Works Commissioner Jim Harnum said in his report presented to Next issue: OCT 15/16 For advertising information email: ads@redplum.ca Valuable Savings INSIDE The Red Light Camera Program has proven to be a valuable tool in increasing road safety at intersections. There is a cost to operate these and we're just trying to manage that resource. We currently have $800,000 budgeted per year to operate these 17 cameras and we're just being mindful of the balancing of resources with the outcomes. A camera wouldn't be efficient at every regional intersection; there's diminishing return with respect to the number of intersections we put red light cameras at. Halton Region Planning and Public Works Commissioner installed across the region. "I could use them all, many more than that, just in Oakville," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. Harnum explained the Region is balancing resources and prioritizing which intersections are in need of red light cameras. Cost of operation "There is a cost to operate these and we're just trying to manage that resource," he said. "We currently have $800,000 budgeted per year to operate these 17 cameras and we're just being mindful of the balancing of resources with the outcomes. "A camera wouldn't be efficient at every regional intersection; there's diminishing return with respect to the number of intersections we put red light cameras at," he continued. Cameras believed to boost safety Regional Chair Gary Carr noted he believes having more red light cameras will keep Halton safe. "It has prevented property damage, it's prevented injuries, it's prevented deaths...," he said, adding the cameras work and deliver great results. "We should start thinking about increasing the number because you can't put a price on saving lives." A simple meter that alerts you to highs and lows. Sleek and easy to hold design. Jim Harnum REDPLUM® IS NOT DISTRIBUTED IN ALL AREAS GOOD DEALS +MORE LOOK FOR IT INSIDE Easy to read with a bright screen and large numbers. Trend arrows reveal highs and lows. Ask your pharmacist which FreeStyle meter is right for you. *FreeStyle Precision test strips are compatible with the FreeStyle Precision Neo meter and FreeStyle Lite® test with the FreeStyle Lite® meter. strips are compatible Offer expires December 31 201 Take this coupon to your pharmacis t today to get your meter FREE with the purchase of 100 FreeStyle Precision or FreeStyle Lite® test strips.* committee members last Wednesday (Sept. 7). "The Red Light Camera Program has proven to be a valuable tool in increasing road safety at intersections within Halton region," he said. Councillors couldn't agree more and questioned why more cameras weren't being WIN A $250 Gift Card to your favourite Dorval Crossing Store! Enter at www.dorvalcrossing.com Contest Ends October 31st, 2016 Over 60 Shops & Services located at the QEW & Dorval Drive Visit dorvalcrossing.com for more information