Let’s say that the city of LA theorizes that enforcement of parking via these cameras will be cash flow positive; assuming the $11M contract size, 100 cameras and 5 years at face value you’d expect each device to bring in $60/day to break even.
Seems like a good deal for the city if they fine someone at least twice a day per device.
There are benefit for the city and its people if this encouages compliance, even if it doesn't pay for itself.
How much would you pay to clear parked cars from bus stops and bus lanes? That's going to improve route times... Although how much of a difference it makes, and how much of a difference is worth $11M, I don't know.
Seems like a good deal for the city if they fine someone at least twice a day per device.