The City of Brampton announced the official opening of its new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Processing Centre, solidifying its position as a leader in road safety in Ontario. This milestone marks a pivotal advancement in road safety locally and across the province
“Brampton is taking bold steps to ensure our roads are safe for all users. By expanding our capacity to process ASE images and increasing the reach of our enforcement efforts through opening our very own processing centre, we are ensuring our streets are safer for everyone. The impact of this initiative will be felt across the community as we continue to prioritize the well-being of all road users.”
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Legislative Services, City of Brampton
The investment in the new processing centre is a testament to Brampton’s commitment to road safety by adding resources to uphold local traffic by-laws. Through a team of 42 new positions including 30 Enforcement Officers, the ASE Processing Centre will enable the City to process more images, deter speeding and increase road safety. The new centre will significantly strengthen the City’s efforts to enforce road safety measures and expedite infraction processing.
Through substantial investment and a bold commitment to community safety, Brampton’s ASE Processing Centre is poised to become the leading processing centre in Ontario. Offering processing services to municipalities across the province, the new facility offers a worry-free experience with simplified and faster processing of ASE tickets.
As one of the largest municipal ASE camera programs in Ontario, Brampton is leading the way in creating safer streets with an ambitious plan to deploy 185 ASE cameras by the end of summer 2025. This rapid rollout is substantially faster than those of other municipalities, where deployments of this scale typically take several years.
In July, the City installed 20 additional ASE cameras, building on the 50 cameras already in operation and growing Brampton’s ASE camera portfolio to 70 locations. By the end of the year, the City will have installed 100 cameras throughout Community Safety Zones in Brampton and an additional 85 cameras will be installed by the end of summer 2025. The City is partnering with Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions to deliver the company’s fastest global ASE program deployment in their history.
Locations of 20 newly installed ASE Cameras (July 2024)
Ward 1
- Rutherford Rd. North, North of Archdekin Dr.
- Rutherford Rd. North, South of Archdekin Dr.
Ward 2
- Conestoga Dr., South of Ruth Ave.
- Conestoga Dr., North of Polygon Crt.
Ward 3
- Clarence St., West of John Beck Cres.
- McMurchy Ave. South, North of Kingsview Blvd.
Ward 4
- Ray Lawson Blvd., West of Berkindale Crt.
- Ray Lawson Blvd., North of Acadian Heights
Ward 5
- Daviselm Dr., West of Parity Rd.
- Fletchers Creek Blvd., South of Tiller Trail
Ward 6
- Queen Mary Dr., near Echoridge Dr.
- Brisdale Dr., South of McCrimmon Dr.
Ward 7
- Avondale Blvd., East of Aloma Cres.
- North Park Dr., South of Nuttall St.
Ward 8
- Cottrelle Blvd., East of Valleycreek Dr.
- Glenvale Blvd., South of Central Park Dr.
Ward 9
- Great Lakes Dr., North of Beachsurf Rd.
- Father Tobin Rd., East of Fernforest Dr.
Ward 10
- Gardenbrooke Trail, East of Freedom Oaks Trail
- Castle Oaks Crossing, East of Long Branch Trail
Key features and benefits of Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre
- Greater capacity to process camera images
- Increased hours of camera operation
- 42 new local jobs created
- 70 ASE cameras in operation (as of September 3, 2024)
About Brampton’s Automated Speed Enforcement Program
Automated Speed Enforcement is an automated system that uses a camera and a speed measurement device to enforce speed limits. ASE is a proven traffic-calming tool that uses technology to help make roads safer for all users.
ASE is designed to work in tandem with other road safety measures, such as traffic calming, Community Safety Zones, digital traffic calming signs, education initiatives and police enforcement to help improve safety for people of all ages by:
- increasing speed compliance
- altering driver behaviour
- increasing public awareness about the critical need to slow down
Statistics on Brampton’s ASE program, which supports investments for more cameras and the creation of additional Community Safety Zones, indicate a decrease in vehicular speeds of 6.5 km/h across all ASE camera sites.
Data from Brampton’s ASE program also revealed that at Howard Stewart Rd. East of Isle Royal Terrace, an ASE camera captured a driver travelling 93 km/h over the posted speed limit. An ASE camera at Financial Dr., south of Sacramento Rd. captured a vehicle speed of 98 km/h over the posted speed limit. Most alarming, an ASE camera at Main St. S. near Guest St. in downtown Brampton captured a vehicle travelling 126 km/h over the posted speed limit. These speeds are dangerous and demonstrate the need for programs such as ASE to deter excessive speeding in Brampton.
In addition, from 2021-2023, the City issued approximately 81 tickets per day on average or close to 30,000 per year. The average of total fines levied was $3.45 million per year over the same three-year period.
City of Brampton’s commitment to road safety
Brampton is proactively working to protect its residents, reduce traffic-related incidents and create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone in the community. The City has several initiatives in place to help calm traffic and improve the safety for all road users.
In addition to the ASE program, Brampton’s traffic calming measures include the Neighbourhood Speed Pilot program, brought forward in response to more than 2,400 service requests about concerns of aggressive driving and speeding on both local residential and neighbourhood streets in 2021 and 2022. The pilot program reduces speeds to 40 km/h in five neighbourhoods across the city identified in speed studies.
The City has also implemented 187 Community Safety Zones, on the roadway where public safety is of special concern, including near schools, daycare centres, playgrounds, parks, hospitals, senior citizen residences and collision prone areas within a community.
Brampton continues to implement other traffic calming measures including, flashing 40 signs, watch for children signs, pedestrian crosswalks and speed cushions.
Additional Quotes
“The opening of the Automated Speed Enforcement Processing Centre is a game-changer for Brampton and solidifies Brampton’s position as a road safety leader. This investment not only enhances our ability to enforce speed limits but also demonstrates our commitment to protecting our residents. We are proud to lead Ontario in creating safer streets and this centre is a crucial step in our journey.”
– Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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