NGA STATEMENT REGARDING TRAFFIC CAMERAS
Written by The Board of the Northeast Greenwich Association March, 2026
The Northeast Greenwich Association (NGA) appreciates the opportunity to engage constructively with Town leadership regarding traffic safety and the recently implemented traffic camera program. We share the First Selectman's stated commitment to public safety and acknowledge that speeding is a legitimate concern for residents across Greenwich.
At the same time, NGA believes that several statements in the First Selectman's March 20 newsletter would benefit from additional context to accurately reflect the substance and tone of our concerns, as well as the scope of issues raised by residents.
While it is correct that many residents support reasonable efforts to reduce speeding, support for safety objectives should not be understood as blanket approval of the current traffic camera program or of the manner in which it was adopted and implemented. Our members have consistently emphasized that traffic cameras are controversial, complex, and deserving of fuller public vetting. In many jurisdictions, including multiple towns in Connecticut, similar proposals have been rejected after public review. NGA believes Greenwich residents likewise deserve comprehensive Town-wide discussion, including public hearings and meaningful involvement of the RTM and BET.
NGA' s concerns are not limited to signage or ticket response timelines. Residents have raised serious and unresolved questions regarding the selection and oversight of outside vendors, including Stantec Inc. and Blue Line Solutions. These questions include what due diligence was performed, what alternatives were considered, who negotiated the contracts, and how much law-enforcement authority-if any-was delegated to private, out-of-state entities. Many residents are troubled by the perception that core public safety functions may have been outsourced without adequate transparency.
In addition, residents have reported operational issues with the cameras themselves, including malfunctioning warning lights, confusing or unclear speed limit postings, and notices of violation that list unintelligible locations. The appeals process, which routes paperwork to a private company in another state and provides minimal information on the ticket or website, has been widely described as opaque and unfair. These procedural concerns go well beyond matters of convenience and go directly to due process and public trust.
NGA is also concerned about accountability and financial transparency. Residents have asked how many citations have been issued, how revenue is divided between the Town and its vendor, how Town proceeds are used, and whether all use of funds complies with Connecticut law. To date, many of these questions remain unanswered. NGA believes that regular public reporting by the Greenwich Police Department would significantly improve confidence in the program.
Finally, NGA wishes to clarify that its engagement with the Town has been, and will continue to be, in good faith and with respect for all involved. Our members' questions and criticisms are directed at policy choices and implementation details-not at individual public servants. Raising difficult questions should not be conflated with hostility or bad faith; rather, it reflects residents' deep interest in ensuring that safety measures are effective, lawful, transparent, and appropriate for the Greenwich community.
NGA stands ready to continue working collaboratively with Town officials to explore traffic safety solutions, including alternatives such as enhanced enforcement, targeted data analysis by the Police Department, and digital radar speed displays that may improve driver awareness without the concerns raised by automated enforcement. We respectfully urge the Town to pause, review, and openly discuss the traffic camera program so that any path forward reflects broad public understanding and support.
Further Reading
NGA Letter to First Selectman Camillo (March, 2026)
Speed Camera ToG Overview & Timeline Exhibit (Maya Tichio, March, 2026)
Safe Streets Greenwich Action Plan (Stantec Consulting) Feb 2026