Cities Expand Automated Traffic Camera Programs Nationwide

Cities across the United States are expanding the use of automated cameras to enforce traffic laws and improve public safety. In Boston, the MBTA plans to introduce enforcement cameras on buses to ticket drivers who block bus stops or lanes, aiming to change driver behavior rather than generate revenue. Seattle is preparing to overhaul its policies to allow a broader deployment of automatic traffic cameras, including speed and ferry-queue-lane cameras, with an emphasis on equity analysis and demonstrated need before installation. Sacramento has become the first city to implement AI-powered cameras on public buses under a new state bill, launching with a 60-day grace period before fines are issued. These initiatives reflect a nationwide trend toward increased automated enforcement as a strategy for addressing traffic congestion, safety, and accessibility on city streets.