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The City of Fort Saskatchewan invests a portion of the revenue from Automated Traffic Enforcement back into Traffic Safety Initiatives. Both Protective Services and the City Engineering Department utilize a portion of the revenue to invest back into traffic safety initiatives.
Projected 2023 Automated Traffic Enforcement Revenue: $1,090,390
Protective Services Traffic Safety Initiative Funds: $85,000
Protective Services Traffic Safety Initiatives include:
- Traffic Safety Education through media campaigns Mix 107.9 radio station
- Bike Rodeo - youth education in bicycle safety
- Slow Down lawn sign campaign – 2023 initiative
- MES Officer Bike Patrol Program
- Traffic Safety Equipment
Fleet, Facilities and Engineering Department Traffic Safety Initiative Funds: $75,000
- Traffic Calming Infrastructure
- Pedestrian Flashing Beacon Lights
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The City of Fort Saskatchewan was averaging 1 to 2 fatal collisions per year leading up to 2008. In 2007, the City lowered the Highway 21 and Highway 15 speed limit to 70 km/h in part to address the number and nature of collisions along the urban highway corridor.
By 2008, our rate of fatal and injury collisions stood at 3.989 per 1000 residents. In 2009, the City introduced our first two intersection safety devices at problem intersections. That year, the two intersection safety devices recorded an average of 14 red-light violations per week or 7 per week per intersection.
Between 2008 and 2015, the City added additional police and peace officers, and additional intersection safety devices at high collision locations or approaches to those locations. In 2015, the intersection safety devices recorded an average of 4 red-light violations per week across multiple sites and our rate of fatal and injury collisions decreased to 1.872 per 1000 residents, a 53% reduction. By 2022, there has been a 48% reduction in fatal and injury collisions, when compared to 2008.
Yearly Comparator – All collisions for Fort Saskatchewan
| Comparators | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
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| Population |
26,328 |
26,942 |
27,391 |
27,650 |
28,045 |
| Fatal & Injury (F&I) Collisions |
43 |
52 |
42 |
46 |
58 |
| F&I Collision Rate per 1000 Residents |
1.633 |
1.93 |
1.533 |
1.664 |
2.068 |
| Number of Intersection Safety Devices (ISD) |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
9 |
| Number of ISD Locations |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
- When compared to 2008, there has been a 48% reduction in fatal and injury collisions in 2022.
- Since 2018, there has been a 27% increase in fatal and injury collisions.
- The population of Fort Saskatchewan has increased 6.5% in the last 5 years.
Automated Traffic Enforcement: Issued Violations
| Category | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | % Change
2018-2022YTD |
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| Speed on Green |
15,909 |
20,400 |
13,508 |
19,442 |
18,392 |
15.61% |
| Red Light |
551 |
420 |
403 |
653 |
807 |
46.46% |
| Photo Radar |
687 |
484 |
152 |
137 |
0 |
-100.00% |
| Total |
18,111 |
23,638 |
14,063 |
20,232 |
19,199 |
11.97% |
2022 January to December - City of Fort Saskatchewan Intersection Safety Device Data
| Site | Location | Vehicle Count at Site | Speed on Green Issued Tickets | Red Light Issued Tickets | Total Issued Violations | Percent Ticketed |
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| 601 |
HWY 15 SW BND @ HWY 21 |
2,106,558 |
155 |
45 |
200 |
0.009 |
| 608 |
HWY 21 NE BND @ HWY 15 |
1,794,971 |
171 |
47 |
218 |
0.0012 |
| 609 |
HWY 21 NE BND TURN LANE @ HWY 15 |
731,688 |
0 |
237 |
237 |
0.032 |
| 602 |
HWY 15 NE BND @ 101 ST |
1,285,151 |
130 |
35 |
165 |
0.013 |
| 603 |
HWY 21 SW BND @ 84 ST |
2,198,253 |
1,872 |
118 |
1,990 |
0.091 |
| 604 |
HWY 21 NE BND @ SOUTHFORT BLVD |
1,573,701 |
1,414 |
30 |
1,445 |
0.092 |
| 605 |
99 AVE NE BND @ 95 ST |
953,247 |
2,522 |
232 |
2,754 |
0.289 |
| 606 |
HWY 15 SW BND @ 114 ST |
1,687,063 |
7,108 |
29 |
7,137 |
0.423 |
| 607 |
HWY 15 NE BND @ 114 ST |
1,730,501 |
5,019 |
34 |
5,053 |
0.292 |
| Total |
14,061,133 |
18,391 |
807 |
19,199 |
0.14 |
Less than 1% of traffic through the ISD sites receive a speeding or red light violation.
Intersection Safety Device Site Collision Data
| Site | Location | Fatal Collisions | Injury Collisions | Property Damage Collisions | Total |
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| '20 |
'21 |
'22 |
'20 |
'21 |
'22 |
'20 |
'21 |
'22 |
2020-2022 |
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601
608
609
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HWY 15 SW BND @ HWY 21
HWY 21 NE BND @ HWY 15
HWY 21 NE BND TURN LANE @ HWY 15
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0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
18 |
13 |
52 |
| 602 |
HWY 15 NE BND @ 101 ST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
3 |
9 |
11 |
5 |
32 |
| 603 |
HWY 21 SW BND @ 84 ST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
13 |
| 604 |
HWY 21 NE BND @ SOUTHFORT BLVD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
7 |
5 |
3 |
11 |
32 |
| 605 |
99 AVE NE BND @ 95 ST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
7 |
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606
607
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HWY 15 SW BND @ 114 ST HWY 15 NE BND @ 114 ST |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
3 |
12 |
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Total
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0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
15 |
15 |
26 |
43 |
37 |
148 |
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Red Light Safety Cameras
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When are the Red-Light Safety Cameras operational?
Red-light safety cameras will be operational 24/7.
What is a red-light running violation?
A red-light running violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. This violation is a non-moving infraction and does not result in the assessment of points against the driver.
What is the fine amount for a Red-Light Running violation?
The fine amount for a red-light safety camera is $405.00.
Will “points” be assessed to my driving record?
No, this ticket is not considered a “moving violation”. It is a ticket holding the registered owner or lessee responsible for the violation (similar to a parking ticket.) No points can be assessed for this violation, and it will not affect your insurance rates. Drivers who receive red-light safety camera violations are cited for red-light violations only.
How does the Red-Light Safety Camera work?
Step 1: The system activates upon entering the intersection on a red light. The automated safety camera captures multiple images of an alleged violation from the rear of the vehicle.
Step 2: The first image shows the vehicle prior to entering the intersection while the light is red.
Step 3: The second image shows the vehicle proceeding through the intersection on a red light.
Step 4: A close-up image of the license plate is also provided with the evidence.
Step 5: Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, is also recorded.
Step 6: Cameras also record a 12-second digital video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and six seconds after running the red light.
The City of Fort Saskatchewan MES reviews each incident before a ticket is issued. The notice of violation will contain images of the vehicle and a close-up of the license plate.
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Speed Safety Camera Program
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When are the speed safety cameras operational?
Speed safety cameras operate on an enforcement schedule that is regularly updated.
Will “points” be assessed on my driving record?
A speed violation is not considered a “moving violation”. No points can be assessed, and it will not raise your insurance rate.
Can I be ticketed for multiple violations?
Drivers who receive speed violations are cited for speed violations only.
Will the speed safety cameras take a picture of the driver?
No, only the rear of the vehicle will be captured. The registered owner is responsible for the speed violation.
How does the speed safety camera work?
Step 1: The system identifies any vehicle traveling equal to or faster than the province threshold and triggers the speed safety camera which captures the event.
Step 2: A series of images are captured of the vehicle as it passes the speed safety camera, capturing the distance and time of travel.
Step 3: The license plate image is cropped from one of the images captured.
Step 4: Data, including the time, date, posted speed, vehicle speed, location, lane, and direction of travel, is collected.
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What to do if you receive a Notice of Violation
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Why did I receive this Notice of Violation?
Based upon images captured by the automated enforcement program, your vehicle was determined to have committed a red-light or speed violation. As the vehicle owner, the Notice of Violation is mailed to you. If you have additional questions, please call Municipal Enforcement Services at 780-997-7930 and have your license plate number readily available.
What if I lost my Notice of Violation?
Please call Municipal Enforcement Services at 780-997-7930 and have your license plate number readily available.
How can I see the video and images captured for my Notice of Violation?
The recorded images and video will be submitted as evidence in any Administrative Hearing for this violation. You may view your images online at photonoticeab.ca and log in with your notice of violation PIN and license plate numbers.
You can also view the disclosure of the ticket, any photos/video, as well as pay the ticket or dispute the ticket online at saferoads.alberta.ca.
What company provides the Automated Enforcement Technology?
Verra Mobility is committed to developing and enabling the latest in innovative technology and advanced data intelligence to help make transportation safer and easier for all. As a global company operating in more than 20 countries, Verra Mobility is at the center of the intelligent transportation ecosystem – one that brings together people, vehicles, devices, information, and infrastructure to solve the most complex challenges faced by our customers and the communities they serve. The City of Fort Saskatchewan and the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP have contracted with Verra Mobility, which provides smart and safe mobility solutions for communities across the globe. More information about Verra Mobility is available at verramobility.com.
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