Medford renews photo‑enforcement contract with Vero Mobility; per‑citation fee to drop
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Summary
The council approved a five‑year contract with Traffic Solutions Inc., d/b/a Vero Mobility, for photo traffic enforcement. Staff said the vendor fee per paid citation will fall from $57.50 to $51 under the new agreement; the contract passed 8-0.
Medford — The Medford City Council on June 4 approved a five‑year contract with Traffic Solutions Inc., doing business as Vero Mobility, to continue the city’s automated photo enforcement program.
Why it matters: Photo‑enforcement covers red‑light and speed cameras at intersections citywide; the program generates revenue from paid citations and aims to reduce crashes at high‑collision locations.
Contract details and council discussion Staff described the contract as a renewal with the same camera technology and noted program parameters including a threshold for speed enforcement (cameras set for violations exceeding posted speed by more than 10 mph). Councilor discussion referenced crash data and intersection selection; staff said the new contract will move camera coverage to high‑crash locations such as Barnett and Highland and Burnett and Ellendale.
Financial terms Staff reported the vendor fee per fully paid citation will decline under the new contract: "the cost to VERA is going down with the new contract," a staff witness said. The city’s net revenue from the program depends on citation volumes and payment rates; staff could not project an exact city revenue figure because it varies with citation outcomes.
Council vote Councilor Kevin Stein moved to approve council bill 2025‑45; Councilor Nick Card seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 8‑0, on roll call.