City seeks nearly $3M Stantec contract to design AI traffic system after $18M SMART grant
November 13, 2025 | Galveston , Galveston County, Texas
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City staff asked council to approve a professional engineering services contract with Stantec to conduct system engineering, design up to a 106‑intersection pilot, build acceptance criteria, and establish a traffic management center. Brandon told the council the city has secured SMART grant funding (roughly $18 million) that covers the design award; the full implementation would require additional funding and an Advanced Funding Agreement from TxDOT.
Council questioned long‑term city operating costs, jurisdictional coordination with TxDOT (many signals in Galveston are on TxDOT roadways), whether existing 'smart' lights would integrate and whether staff can manage the system without new hires. Brandon said two existing staff would carry responsibilities initially and the contract includes pilot deployment and performance monitoring. He also said the pilot is being contemplated in the Seawall Boulevard area because it is not under TxDOT jurisdiction.
A recommended motion on the council agenda would authorize the design contract and allow subsequent task orders once all funding and AFAs are in place.
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