Whereas due to the high frequency of crashes at intersections in British Columbia, the province implemented an Intersection Safety Camera ISC program to save lives and reduce injuries; And whereas the ISC program consists of 140 red light and speed cameras at high-risk intersections in British Columbia, with only one of the locations being in North Central British Columbia thus limiting the opportunity for remote municipalities to use red-light or speed cameras as a traffic safety feature: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to expand the Intersection Safety Camera program.
Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General The Intersection Safety Camera ISC program has been in operation since 1999. It is a partnership between the Province, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. While the program is not operated by or delegated to municipalities, the ISC program works closely with municipal engineers and local police to operate the current speed and redlight enforcement sites. As part of our commitment to Vision Zero and implementing data-driven and evidence-led road safety interventions, we are currently conducting a review of the ISC program to determine how the program can further enhance safety at BCs most dangerous intersections.