*Hometown originally reported the purchase as a second trailer. Hometown Media Stettler apologizes for the error.
The County of Stettler is expanding its traffic safety monitoring fleet with the addition of a third digital radar and messaging trailer.
Council formally approved the purchase of the new, solar-powered unit at its July 8 meeting.
The acquisition follows the purchase of a used trailer earlier this spring, bringing the county’s total fleet to three units.
The equipment was purchased for approximately $28,221 and was partially funded by a $13,514 provincial grant awarded by Alberta Transportation.
The remaining balance was covered by a transfer from the county’s general operating reserves.
The unit is identical to the county’s original trailer, allowing it to integrate into the shared cloud portal for traffic data collection.
The solar powered signs are capable of tracking vehicles from more than 2,000 feet away and are equipped with cameras that allow for alerts to be sent to officers for extreme speeding, low battery levels or equipment tampering.
Additionally, the trailer serves as a mobile community billboard to broadcast roadside safety warnings or promote local events.
The County of Stettler’s purchase of the second used trailer was approved by council on May 27, amid calls for increased traffic monitoring this summer.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
