Committee hears cost and equipment limits for implementing LPIs

Oct 20, 2026

City transportation director Steve Weber said DelDOT upgraded many downtown signals but some city‑owned legacy controllers may need replacement; he estimated controller unit costs of about $5,000–$7,000 each, with unknown total upgrade counts.

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Steve Weber, director of transportation for the City of Wilmington, told the committee that DelDOT upgraded roughly 200 signals during the viaduct project and that those newer controllers — Siemens M60 units — can be remotely programmed to support LPIs. City-owned legacy controllers may lack that flexibility and require location-by-location assessment.

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