Three years ago, we sat at the corner of Grand and Weidler for an hour, counting one red light runner after another. Despite the fact it is one of the worst intersections in the city, it hasn't made the cut due to crumbling pavement where the cameras movement sensors go. There are also manhole covers near the sensor areas. If the intersection passes the checklist of qualifications, it's videotaped to see how many cars are running the red.
Engineers double check the timing on the lights.
So far, northbound Grand at Madison, northbound Grand at Burnside, and eastbound Burnside at west 21st Avenue have made the short list. Drivers won't know whether or not there's a camera in the housing. Copyright 2001 by Channel 6000 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.