PITTSBURGH \u2014 The city of Pittsburgh is partnering with Verra Mobility Corporation to launch a red-light camera safety program at six high-risk intersections. <\/p>\n
The initiative, expected to begin in summer 2026, aims to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and prevent traffic fatalities.<\/p>\n
11 Investigates reported in 2024 that red light cameras were coming to the city.<\/a><\/p>\n The partnership comes after the Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure reported 750 crashes caused by red-light running between 2019 and 2023. Seven of those accidents resulted in fatalities. By implementing automated enforcement, Pittsburgh joins 337 other cities across the United States utilizing similar technology to monitor road safety.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor emphasized that the program is a necessary step toward eliminating traffic-related deaths. <\/p>\n \u201cIn Pittsburgh, our roads need to be safer for everyone,\u201d O\u2019Connor said. \u201cRunning red lights is serious and puts our residents at higher risk for accidents that could have been prevented. Automated enforcement has been proven to reduce this risk and will help change dangerous driving behaviors to help us work toward our goal of zero injuries and fatalities due to crashes.\u201d<\/p>\n Following the initial launch at six locations, the city plans to expand the program\u2019s reach over the next several years. Officials intend to add six new intersections to the network annually. This expansion is scheduled to continue until the city reaches a total of 30 monitored locations by the end of 2029.<\/p>\n Verra Mobility will be responsible for delivering, operating and maintaining the camera systems. <\/p>\n Melba Rivera-Irizarry, vice president of Verra Mobility, said the investment in technology serves as a foundation for long-term public safety. <\/p>\n \u201cPittsburgh is showing true leadership by investing in proven safety technology that protects its residents today and builds a smarter, safer future for tomorrow,\u201d Rivera-Irizarry said. She noted that the city\u2019s commitment to innovation helps reinforce resident safety with each new intersection added to the program.<\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n