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<br />e <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Attached Is additional information for your review. We have Included an <br />executive summary that provides further details on the red light running problem, <br />as well as information regarding legislative support activities; Also Included In <br />your packet Is a copy of the resolution passed by the City of Richardson, a <br />description of a photographic red light enforcement system, and related articles <br />of Interest. <br /> <br />In order to pass this Important legislation in the 2001 Session, a statewide effort Is <br />needed. Richardson's City Manager Bill Keffler is in the process of facilitating the <br />formation of a steering committee to support this legislative item in the 2001 <br />session and we would certainly be interested in hearing from you regarding your <br />city's desire to participate. The steering committee would work in concert with a <br />regional red light enforcement campaign organized through the North Texas <br />Pollee Chiefs Association. Information will also be sent to your city manager <br />regarding a photographic red light enforcement seminar scheduled for <br />Thursday, September 14, 2000. The seminar will be conducted by the Intelligent <br />Transportation Systems Seminars organization and Is designed for local <br />government staff members. The seminar will provide an overview of the red light <br />running issue nationwide and show how automated enforcement Is an effective <br />method to address this problem. It will also be an opportunity to learn about the <br />latest efforts to promote the passage of enabling legislation in the 77th <br />Legislature. We also encourage you to pass a resolution In support of <br />photographic red light enforcement and work with your legislators to educate <br />them on this issue and gain their support. <br /> <br />We look forWard to working with you throughout the upcoming session in order to <br />give cities the ability to use this effective enforcement technique. If you have <br />any questions or would like additional information, do not hesitate to contact <br />David Morgan, Administrative Assistant in the City Manager's Office, at (972) 744- <br />4202. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />~~ <br /> <br />Gary A. Slagel <br />Mayor <br /> <br />ENCLOSURES <br /> <br />cc: Richardson City Council <br />Bill Keffler, City Manager <br />Robert T. Herrera, City Manager <br />