Full-Matrix Speed Feedback Radar Sign
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes the Full-Matrix Speed Feedback Radar Sign (unit) as a traffic calming device to enhance motorist awareness of their responsibility to drive safely on City streets. The unit typically displays the speed at which a vehicle is traveling. At certain locations, the unit can utilize custom messaging such as emojis to intuitively interact with motorists by displaying images at different speed thresholds. The unit will be placed on low speed two-lane residential streets and will be programmed to interact with the motorist by providing happy and sad faces depending on the vehicle speed. This system also collects data that can be used to analyze vehicle speeds. Placement of the unit will be visible to the public and some questions may arise such as:
- Did the City install this device? – Yes, the device is owned by the City and is deployed by City staff.
- What is the device collecting? – The device collects vehicle speed and volume data for one direction of traffic.
- Does this device collect personal information? – No, the device is only used to collect vehicle speed and volume data on public roadways.
- Is this device being used for traffic enforcement? – No, it does not collect personal data or issue citations to individual vehicles traveling along the roadway. But the speed data collected can be analyzed to determine if enforcement should be conducted.
- How long will the device be at a certain location? – The unit is usually deployed at any given location for two or more weeks at a time.
- Why is the City collecting data? – The Full-Matrix Speed Feedback Radar Sign will assist the City with traffic calming and collecting data pertaining to vehicle speed and volume, allowing staff to make sound decisions regarding future mitigations to enhance safety on City streets.
For further information regarding the speed feedback radar sign device, please contact the City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department at (661) 255-4942.
Speed Feedback Radar Sign
The City of Santa Clarita utilizes the Speed Feedback Radar Sign (unit) as a traffic calming device to enhance motorist awareness of their responsibility to drive safely on city streets. The unit displays the speed at which a vehicle is travelling. These units are installed along major arterials and are effective in changing driver behavior in reducing vehicular speeds. The system can also collect data that can be used to analyze vehicle speeds. Placement of the unit will be visible to the public and some questions may arise such as:
- Did the City install this device? – Yes, the device is owned by the City and is deployed by City staff.
- What is the device collecting? – The device collects vehicle speed and volume data in one direction.
- Does this device collect personal information? – No, the device is only used to collect vehicle speed and volume data on public roadways.
- Is this device being used for traffic enforcement? – No, it does not collect personal data or issue citations to individual vehicles traveling along the roadway. But the data collected can be analyzed to determine if enforcement should be conducted.
- How long will the device be at a certain location? – The unit is usually installed permanently at specific locations throughout the City.
- Why is the City collecting data? – The Speed Feedback Radar Sign will assist the City with traffic calming and collecting data pertaining to vehicle speed and volume, allowing staff to make sound decisions regarding future mitigations to enhance safety on City streets.
For further information regarding the speed feedback radar sign device, please contact the City of Santa Clarita Public Works Department at (661) 255-4942.
