Redmond's speed study conflict of interest
REDMOND, Wash. - According Redmond City Clerk’s office, the data from the Speed Camera Program Analysis (June 2025) was provided by Novoa Global, a speed camera company. This potential conflict of was not disclosed in the report by Brian Coats (Deputy Police Chief, Redmond Police Department) and Michael Hintze (Transportation Planning Manager, City of Redmond)
The same report recommends installing speed cameras. The city signed a 5-15 year no-bid contract with Novoa Global.