The cost of gasoline in Illinois continues to climb, but Quincy is making effective use of the money it receives from taxes.
During the meeting that took place on Monday evening, the council decided to approve the use of $650,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the purpose of improving stop lights around the city.
A total of $300,000 of that money will be utilized along Broadway in order to synchronize with the renovations that are already underway.
The remaining three hundred and fifty thousand dollars will be utilized at these intersections.
- 3rd, 4th & 24th & Maine
- 18th & 24th & Locust
- 24th & Kochs Lane
- 24th & Wisman Lanes
- 36th & Harrison
Security cameras will be installed at these junctions to monitor the stop lights.
The purpose of these cameras is not to record any data related to traffic or surveillance; rather, they will merely monitor the intersections for traffic and adjust the lights as necessary.
Quincy has already begun utilizing this system, which represents a significant improvement over the previous one.
It was common practice in the past to install loops beneath the pavement; nevertheless, these loops were not without their problems; they frequently broke and other problems occurred. Cameras are the most recent technological advancement, and we have installed them at a number of crossroads. In most cases, you will be able to see the camera pointing in the direction that you are driving. Jeffrey Conte, who is the Director of Engineering and Utilities for Quincy, made this statement.
The state collects money from the MFT at the petrol pump, and then it distributes the money to the municipalities based on the size of the municipality.
When it comes to undertaking projects such as this one, Quincy makes it a priority to have a surplus of money from the MFT in the bank. This allows them to avoid being dependent on state payouts.
