“Having video cameras at over half of Richmond’s intersections is an important road safety and traffic management initiative that will positively impact road users in Richmond,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie.
“By providing the City more accurate data, traffic planning to increase safety and potentially mitigate vehicle congestion will increase.”
Each camera location will be activated only after notification signs indicating cameras are operating are also installed at the intersection.
The public and businesses can request for available video footage for up to 30 days for the purpose of assisting in the investigation of vehicle-related incidents.
Video footage can be requested within 20 days of the recording date, with footage purged after 30 days. The cost of the footage will be $375 plus GST and service charge per request through an online application on the city’s website.
Over the coming decade, the childcare capacity will grow to 25 spaces per 100 children under the age of 36 months, 55 spaces per 100 children aged 30 months to school age, and 25 spaces per 100 school aged children.
For school age children, the plan will create facilities that are on-site or within walking distance from all elementary schools.
“Access to child care remains an issue for many families across the country,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Richmond has worked hard to significantly increase the number of child care spaces for families in our community with over 1,200 new spaces created in the past four years.”
“Since 2018, the City of Richmond has opened three new City-owned child care facilities with another centre and two early childhood development hubs to open over the next two years. City Council is committed to working with our community partners and other levels of government to address the demand for this essential service in our community.”