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Signal synchronization phase 2 nearing construction review; city expects one‑year build
Summary
Phase 2 of the city’s signal synchronization effort is in final design and awaiting approval of bid documents; staff expects a one‑year construction timeline, and the project adds detection and timing upgrades at more than 30 intersections.
The committee received a status update on phase 2 of the city’s traffic signal synchronization program. Staff said design is complete, federal/state review comments remain on the construction bid documents, and the city expects a one‑year construction schedule once a notice‑to‑proceed is issued.
Sarah Locke said the phase will provide new detection at 31 intersections using a mix of radar (“most of its radar”) and fisheye video where right‑of‑way is constrained. The upgrades will allow more optimized signal timing across major corridors; staff told the committee the system will prioritize main‑street movement where volumes are highest.
Locke said advertising the project for bid required inclusion of standard federal clauses and specifications; staff are revising those contract documents and expect a faster turnaround on resubmittal. The project was described as fully funded through a CMAQ/CMAC (congestion mitigation/air quality or similar funding) program, which staff said would cover construction if final cost estimates remain close to current estimates.
Committee members asked about potential cost increases and whether the city would need to provide additional local funds; staff said they could request reimbursement or additional prioritization through GNRC if costs exceeded estimates but preferred to avoid delays to the construction schedule.
No vote was taken; staff said they will return with a bid package and a notice‑to‑proceed once the procurement documents are approved by the administering agency.
