Philadelphia – The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) says its newly expanded speed‑camera program on Broad Street has dramatically reduced speeding, with violations falling from a peak of about 213,000 in October 2025 to roughly 70,000 in March. The 67% decline reflects the agency’s goal of changing driver behavior and making city streets safer.

Safety gains echo earlier successes

Executive Director Gabe Roberts highlighted the program’s broader impact, noting that a similar camera deployment on Roosevelt Boulevard over the past five years has cut fatal and injury crashes by 36%. “We’ve seen a 36% drop in fatal and injurious crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, which means we know this process works,” Roberts said.

Revenue directed to transportation improvements

The PPA also reported nearly $26 million in total revenue for the fiscal year ending March, with $14 million in net revenue. That money is sent to the state and returned to Philadelphia for transportation‑related projects, including traffic‑improvement programs, speed bumps around schools, and other safety measures.

Community support and future expansion

Testing is under way for additional cameras near five Philadelphia schools, such as KIPP Elementary. North Philadelphia resident Yvette Johnson expressed support, saying, “As long as it’s during school hours, I don’t mind it. It’s alright, as long as it’s safe to get to and from school.” The agency plans to install more cameras on other state routes, including Allegheny Avenue, with tickets ranging from $100 to $150 depending on speed.

Message to drivers

Transportation officials stress a simple message: slow down and obey the speed limit. The data suggest that the camera program is delivering on that promise, making Philadelphia’s streets safer for families and commuters alike.

Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.