Easton Says No to Red‑Light Cameras Even with State Funding
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- July 14, 2026
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Officials clarify that the automated red‑light enforcement grant won’t be spent on cameras
Easton officials explain why a state grant for automated red‑light enforcement won’t fund cameras, opting instead for road engineering and public education measures.
When Pennsylvania announced a grant to help municipalities roll out automated red‑light enforcement, many assumed the money would automatically go toward installing camera systems. In Easton, however, city leaders have been quick to point out that the grant is not earmarked for that purpose.
“The grant is for improving traffic safety overall,” said Easton’s traffic engineer, Mark Dvorak, during a recent council meeting. “It gives us flexibility to look at engineering fixes—like better signal timing, clearer signage, and lane re‑configurations—rather than just slapping cameras on every intersection.”
That sentiment reflects a broader debate across the state. While some towns have embraced red‑light cameras as a revenue source and a deterrent, others worry about the technology’s cost, privacy concerns, and mixed results in reducing crashes. Easton’s mayor, Lisa Alvarez, added a personal note: “We want solutions that make drivers feel safer, not just ones that generate fines.”
So what will Easton do with the money? The city plans to fund a series of targeted engineering projects, pilot a driver‑awareness campaign, and upgrade several high‑risk intersections with advanced signal hardware. Officials say these steps should address the same safety issues cameras aim to fix, but with a more community‑focused approach.
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