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Carson council approves $5.66 million contract to add left-turn signals and safety upgrades at six intersections
Summary
The Carson City Council on Aug. 5 authorized a $5,661,686 construction contract to modify existing signals at six intersections to add left-turn phases, pedestrian-signal improvements and controller upgrades. Councilman Jim Dear moved the measure; the council approved the contract.
The Carson City Council on Aug. 5 approved a $5,661,686 construction contract to modify traffic signals at six intersections in the city, adding left-turn signals, pedestrian improvements and controller upgrades.
The council’s motion authorized award of the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Elektor Bellcore Electric Incorporated, and directed the mayor to execute the contract following city attorney review. Councilman Jim Dear moved the item; the motion was seconded and the council voted to approve the contract.
The project covers modifications at Figueroa Street at Victoria Street; Figueroa Street at 220 Third Street; Figueroa Street at 230 Fourth Street; Main Street at Albertoni Street; Main Street at 200 Twentieth Street; and Main Street at Victoria Street. Ian, a member of the city engineering division, told the council the intersections already have signals and the work is to add left-turn phasing, update pedestrian signals and upgrade signal controllers.
"The controller upgrades allow the phasing to support the left turn signal. And the left turn signals are definitely a safety improvement," Ian said.
Councilman Jim Dear said he supported the project and clarified the item reflects modifications to existing signals rather than entirely new installations. Staff told the council the contract award follows a competitive bid process that began in December 2024 and that seven bids were opened by the purchasing division.
Council members also discussed synchronization of signals citywide; staff said synchronization is handled by Los Angeles County and noted separate county corridor projects address coordination on Main Street and Avalon Avenue.
The contract award passed at the meeting; the staff will return the executed contract after final legal review and the contractor will proceed with construction as scheduled.
Votes at the meeting did not include a roll-call tally in the public record provided; the council announced the motion carried.
