Speed Related

Investigate the effectiveness and acceptance of automated speed enforcement.

1. Gather data from other states that use automated speed enforcement.
   (Participating organization: TTI)
2. Conduct a public opinion poll in relation to automated speed enforcement, making sure to include a summary of potential impacts prior to gathering opinions (engage law enforcement). Potential impacts include safety benefits of automated speed enforcement, separate revenue that goes toward safety improvements, and tolerance levels of enforcement (targeting higher speeds).
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)
3. Develop an informational packet on the societal cost of crashes, the benefits of automated speed enforcement, and the results of the automated speed enforcement poll.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)
4. Present findings of automated speed enforcement to the TxDOT Legislative Affairs Office, city government affairs departments, the Texas Municipal League, safety advocates, the Legislative Transportation Committee, and legislators willing to champion a bill.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT, cities, law enforcement agencies, and safety advocates)
5. Enact statewide legislation.
   (Participating organization: Texas Legislature)
6. Evaluate effectiveness.
   (Participating organizations: TxDOT and TTI)

See above for each step.

• Legislative support.
• Privacy issues.
• Rural mentality.