City of Pittsburgh Launches Automated Red-Light Enforcement Program

The City will install red-light cameras at six intersections in 2026. The first to go live today are North Dallas & Penn Avenues and Saw Mill Run Boulevard & Woodruff Street. Four additional intersections will go live over the next few months. The program intends to add additional intersections each year to reach up to 21 red-light cameras in total.  

“The City of Pittsburgh is committed to Vision Zero because we want our roads to be safe for everyone, but over a four-year period from 2019-2023, we had 759 red-light-running crashes that resulted in seven deaths and that is far too many,” said Mayor Corey O’Connor. “This is about changing driving behaviors to keep our residents safe whether they are drivers, transit riders, pedestrians, cyclists or any other road user.” 

After a 60-day warning period for the intersections going live today, the program will begin issuing citations for all red-light violations. Any vehicle captured failing to stop at a red light or turning right without coming to a complete stop will be issued a $100 citation, as provided by Commonwealth law. Citations will commence on October 11, 2026. 

The four additional intersections going live this year will have 30-day warning periods before issuing citations. They include Anderson Street & East General Robinson Street, South Negley Avenue & Fifth Avenue, Chateau Street & West End Bridge, Browns Hill Road & Parkview Boulevard.  

The ARLE program was authorized by Pittsburgh City Council, having been sponsored by Councilmember Erika Strassburger (District 8), then approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and PennDOT.  

"In Pittsburgh, traffic calming is the number one demand from our residents, who rightfully fear for the safety of their communities,” said Councilmember Strassburger. “No family, friend, or neighbor should have to worry whether their loved one will be hit when they’re crossing the street. With the introduction of the ARLE program, Pittsburgh will continue to become a safer city for all, so we can remain welcoming for all." 

The City of Pittsburgh contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in automated safety technology, to administer this program. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video. Trained members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police will verify the infraction before issuing a fine. All data is owned by the City of Pittsburgh and permanently destroyed after 30 days.  

For more information on Pittsburgh’s traffic safety program, visit https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Road-Maintenance/Road-Safety/Automated-Red-Light-Enforcement-ARLE.