Parkway Safety and Reinvestment Act
Summary
The Parkway Safety and Reinvestment Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to use revenue from speed safety cameras in National Parks for maintenance and construction. This includes highways and parking facilities within the National Park System. It also allows the Secretary to contract with other entities for camera installation and maintenance.
Expected Effects
The Act will lead to increased use of speed safety cameras in National Parks. Revenues generated will be directed towards infrastructure improvements within the parks. The implementation will be subject to state laws where the highways are located.
Potential Benefits
- Improved infrastructure in National Parks through dedicated funding.
- Potential reduction in speeding and improved safety on park highways.
- Creation of contracts for camera installation and maintenance.
- More efficient allocation of resources for park maintenance.
- Increased funding without relying on general taxpayer revenue.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for privacy concerns related to increased surveillance.
- Risk of disproportionate impact on lower-income individuals who may be less able to pay fines.
- Possible perception of the cameras as a revenue-generating tool rather than a safety measure.
- Potential for increased traffic congestion if drivers slow down drastically to avoid cameras.
- Dependence on revenue from speeding tickets, which could fluctuate.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to regulate federal lands. The use of revenue generated within the National Park System for park improvements falls under this authority. The Act also respects state laws, aligning with principles of federalism. However, potential privacy concerns related to data collection could raise questions under the Fourth Amendment regarding unreasonable searches and seizures, although this is mitigated by the public nature of highway use.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).