Summary
Long Beach is catching up on a big backlog of traffic calming requests, with 13 of 17 priority locations done and speed cameras coming online this fall. Speed camera revenue — about $5 million a year — will fund a new Traffic Safety Division and $2.5 million in annual calming projects.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $5 million a year in expected speed camera revenue, with $2.5 million going to traffic calming after admin costs.
Residents living on streets with speeding problems, plus pedestrians and cyclists near the 25 priority locations.
Drivers caught speeding by the new cameras will face citations starting in December 2026.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget Oversight Committee - Aug 18, 2026
Long Beach is catching up on a big backlog of traffic calming requests, with 13 of 17 priority locations done and speed cameras coming online this fall. Speed camera revenue — about $5 million a year — will fund a new Traffic Safety Division and $2.5 million in annual calming projects.
Long Beach installing 18 speed cameras
Long Beach installing 18 speed cameras FOX 11 Los Angeles
City Council Special Meeting - Study Session - Jun 9, 2026
The city is installing speed feedback signs at 18 locations ahead of its automated speed enforcement (speed camera) program. Revenue from citations must be reinvested in traffic calming — a potential game-changer for funding neighborhood safety projects.
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