Ep. 33: Regressive and worsening: The Chicago speed camera story
Ep. 33: Regressive and worsening: The Chicago speed camera story
In 2021, Chicago issued more automatic speeding tickets than there were residents of the city. Why? The city’s reliance on nickel-and-dime revenue is pushing bad policy choices that unfairly burden low-income residents. Adam Schuster talks Chicago speed cameras and why these fines are so regressive in nature.