City of Rochester invites residents to help shape the future of automated traffic enforcement through a new public survey

Rochester, New York – The City of Rochester is asking residents to take part in a new online survey designed to gather public feedback on the possible use of automated traffic enforcement as officials continue efforts to improve road safety across the community.

The survey is now open and will remain available for the next three weeks, giving residents another opportunity to share their opinions on a topic that has generated significant public discussion in recent months. City leaders say the feedback will play an important role in shaping future conversations about traffic safety measures and how they could be implemented.

The survey follows a series of public meetings held throughout Rochester this spring under the City’s ROC Vision Zero initiative. Those meetings drew more than 200 residents from across the city, providing a forum for people to discuss both the potential advantages and concerns surrounding automated traffic enforcement. Participants also shared broader ideas about creating safer streets for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.

Mayor Malik D. Evans thanked community members who have already contributed to the conversation and encouraged even more residents to participate during the survey period.

“We are grateful to the hundreds of residents who took the time to participate in the public input sessions,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “This survey is another opportunity for residents to help shape the discussion as we evaluate potential tools to reduce traffic crashes and ultimately save lives.”

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City officials are encouraging all Rochester residents to visit the project’s website, where they can watch the same presentation that was delivered during the public meetings before completing the survey. The online resources are intended to provide background information about automated traffic enforcement and help residents better understand how the technology works before submitting their opinions.

Automated traffic enforcement relies on technology to detect certain traffic violations, including speeding and running red lights. Rather than replacing traditional law enforcement, the systems are intended to support broader traffic safety strategies by identifying dangerous driving behaviors that contribute to crashes.

Officials emphasize that no final decisions have been made. Instead, the current survey is part of an ongoing public engagement process aimed at collecting a wide range of viewpoints before any recommendations are considered.

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Once the survey closes, the City plans to review the responses alongside comments gathered during the spring public meetings. Officials will also examine other factors, including traffic safety data, equity considerations, implementation challenges, and the overall effectiveness of automated enforcement programs.

The combined findings will help guide future discussions about whether automated traffic enforcement could become part of Rochester’s strategy for reducing crashes and making streets safer for everyone. A summary report outlining the results of the public engagement process and the City’s next steps is expected to be released this fall, offering residents a clearer picture of how their input will influence future traffic safety initiatives.