Nov. 20—CUMBERLAND — High-tech cameras might soon be used to address speeding drivers in the city.
Representatives from RedSpeed USA, which uses high-resolution video cameras and infrared illuminators, discussed their services with Cumberland City Council members Tuesday.
“We’re the gold standard of what we do,” said RedSpeed Principal Robert Super.
The company has more than 30 contracts with Maryland government entities including Annapolis, Easton and Hancock, and works in some other states.
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“The focus is on public safety,” Super said.
“Our programs cost the municipality nothing,” he said, adding that roughly 60% of money generated from tickets goes to the municipalities the company serves. “Our fee structure is self motivating … we get paid for what we do.”
RedSpeed Maryland Program Director Erwin Lanier said the company’s video systems can cover seven traffic lanes and simultaneously capture multiple license plate images.
“We maintain our equipment,” he said, adding that RedSpeed also handles setup of the video system.
Lanier said the company conducted studies and found significant speeding problems in various areas of Cumberland.
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Additionally, the company talked to state officials about possible work to monitor Interstate 68 in the city, he said.
Cumberland Police Department Capt. James Burt said RedSpeed officials will attend an upcoming City Council meeting to provide additional details and answer questions.
“We have a habitual speeding problem,” he said. “It’s a public safety issue.”
In other city business, the council:
—Adopted an official mission statement that states Cumberland “is a vibrant and friendly community devoted to the well-being of our residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to blending our small-town charm and the region’s natural beauty with opportunities for modernization while still preserving our city’s rich history. We are committed to making Cumberland a safe and welcoming place to visit, work, live and raise a family, and we strive to provide excellent public safety, high quality utilities and fiscally responsible transparent governance to meet the needs of all citizens in an effort to create a sustainable community.”
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—Authorized Corner Tavern & Cafe LLC to use the public right of way before its property for outside dining from Nov. 19 through Oct. 31, 2025.
—Declared city-owned property at 461 Central and 921 Lexington avenues for sale.
Teresa McMinn is a reporter for the Cumberland Times-News. She can be reached at 304-639-2371 or tmcminn@times-news.com.
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