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New Speed Cams in Phoenix

 in News/ Events

17 new speed cameras have been placed across the city of Phoenix, in school zones and spots with “histories of speed-involved crashes.”

“The Photo Safety Program is an important step forward in our commitment to reducing fatalities on Phoenix roads,” said City of Phoenix Street Transportation Director Briiana Velez in the statement.

City officials said corridor cameras will be placed in the following locations:

  • Bell Road: Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
  • Thunderbird Road: 35th Avenue to Interstate 17
  • Thunderbird Road: Interstate 17 to 19th Avenue
  • Indian School Road: 83rd Avenue to 75th Avenue
  • Camelback Road: 24th Street to 32nd Street
  • Baseline Road: 16th Street to 24th Street
  • 51st Avenue: Van Buren Street to Interstate 10
  • 7th Street: Thomas Road to Indian School Road
  • 32nd Street: Greenway Parkway to Bell Road

Citations will begin to be issued on March 25.

Learn more here.

Save the Date: Janurary Block Watch Meeting

 in Block Watch & Saftey, News/ Events

FREE FOOD! Sandwiches will be served.

Sponsored by:

Louisa Ward of West USA Realty, Neighborhood Specialist.

Speakers

  • ADOT & Department of Transportation – Pedestrian/Bike safety on 32nd St.
  • Desert Horizon Police Precinct & Councilwoman Debra Stark’s office
  • AZ Registrar of Contractors* – Unlicensed contractors targeting neighborhoods and how to submit a complaint

*The Registrar of Contractors regulates construction licenses across the state of Arizona. With over 60,000 licenses across the state, they are working to help ensure that work being done meets the workmanship standards that they hold their contractors to.

There is a rising concern of unlicensed contractors targeting neighborhoods throughout Arizona. They are joining your upcoming neighborhood association meeting to share information on hiring licensed contractors, how to submit a complaint, and other important information about the agency.