Long Beach city officials announced a plan to install speed cameras that are expected to generate $5 million each year, with the proceeds earmarked for a new traffic‑safety division focused on lowering traffic deaths.
The city government expects the new speed‑camera program to bring in $5 million annually. Revenue from the cameras will be directed to fund the creation and operation of the division.
The traffic‑safety division will be tasked with initiatives aimed at reducing the number of traffic fatalities in the city. Its activities will center on enforcement, education and data‑driven strategies to curb dangerous driving.
Long Beach has a higher rate of traffic fatalities compared with many neighboring jurisdictions, prompting officials to seek additional resources. Adding speed‑camera enforcement is intended to address that public‑safety concern while also providing a dedicated funding stream.
City planners indicated that the program will be part of a broader effort to improve road safety. The cameras will be placed at locations identified as high‑risk for speeding and collisions.
By allocating the $5 million in annual revenue to the new division, the city hopes to establish a permanent resource for traffic‑related initiatives. The division will operate under the city’s public‑safety umbrella and report on its impact on fatality rates.
The initiative reflects Long Beach’s strategy to combine enforcement tools with targeted funding to combat traffic deaths.
The city indicated that the $5 million annual intake will be dedicated solely to the traffic‑safety division, ensuring that the funds are not diverted to unrelated projects. Officials said the dedicated budget will allow the division to plan long‑term programs and assess progress through regular reporting.