April 2, 2004

The Newest Municipal Fund Raising Tool May be Running Out of Gas

Municipalities in the State of Maryland have formed a warm relationship with red-light cameras that help to catch traffic violators and at the same time raise much needed revenue. However, the down side of the traffic surveillance program is a steady drop in revenue as drivers amend or mend their ways. Some jurisdictions in the near future may have to rethink their investment in the program as revenue fall short of their expense to deploy.

Red-light cameras focus on finances;, The Baltimore Sun, April 2, 2004