REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc for Services for the Traffic Signal Management Software Upgrade and Adaptive Signal System Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works, Traffic Engineering Division, operates and manages more than 150 traffic signals within the City using traffic signal software that was implemented over 20 years ago. While the existing software provides staff with the capability to check on the general status of a traffic signal and implement remote changes to the signal timing and operations, it is unable to provide staff with real-time information. The existing signal software system is unable to adapt to real-time changes in traffic flow in order to show how well a given corridor is operating, if it is operating efficiently, or if there is an issue with signal timing or signal equipment. This requires staff to make changes based solely on user complaints or staff observation.
In order to manage the City's traffic signals, a new, advanced traffic signal management system is necessary. The ideal requirements of the new system include being user-friendly; capable of providing real-time corridor performance status to identify and troubleshoot traffic flow and/or signal equipment issues; and through an adaptive signal system, have the ability to make automated real-time traffic signal operations updates. These automated updates respond to changes in traffic and travel conditions which help provide smooth and efficient traffic signal operations.
Included within the Adopted Biennial Capital Improvement Program Budget for FY 2022/23 and FY 2023/24 are the following two projects in the Streets and Highways Capital Fund related to upgrading the City's existing traffic signal management software: Traffic Signal Management Software Upgrade/Replacement (Project No. 1217) and Adaptive Signal Syste...
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