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Committee backs purchase of traffic-signal controllers, fisheye detection cameras using CMAQ grant funds
Summary
The Public Works Committee recommended council authorization to place purchase orders for traffic-signal controllers and fisheye detection cameras (nine controllers, 14 detection systems) funded primarily by a $268,150 CMAQ grant; installations will be by city forces to improve traffic flow and air quality in PM10 maintenance areas.
The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee on Feb. 20 recommended the City Council place purchase-order authorization for traffic-signal controllers and detection equipment on the March 4 consent calendar with a recommendation to approve and authorize the mayor to sign.
Senior Engineer Joseph Norman told the committee the project is funded primarily through a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant administered through the Thurston Regional Planning Council. The grant funding amount referenced in the meeting is $268,150; staff said the project aims to improve intersection efficiency and reduce particulate emissions in PM10 maintenance areas.
Staff described planned purchases of nine Econolite Cobalt controllers and 14 fisheye camera detection systems (one per intersection), with construction/installation to be completed by city forces to ensure compatibility with existing systems. Joseph provided an engineer's estimate of $353,435 for the overall project; the committee was told the CMAQ grant will fund the majority of the equipment cost and the city will cover the remainder plus approximately $5,000 for WSDOT services.
"We have a federal funding amount of $268,150. We are going to try and install 9 signal controllers from Econolite. They're cobalt controllers. 14 traffic signal detection systems...these are going to be fisheye cameras, one per intersection," Joseph said. He said city crews will perform construction and installation to manage costs and maintain system compatibility.
Committee members had no further questions and the committee voted to recommend council approval and authorization for the mayor to sign purchase orders. The item will appear on the March 4 consent calendar for final Council action.
