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Council awards Imperial Avenue signal synchronization contract using CMAC grant funds
Summary
Public works staff recommended, and council approved, an award to the low bidder (DBX) to synchronize six signals on Imperial Avenue using CMAC congestion‑mitigation funding (project budget shown as $569,115 from grant funding with local match). The project will add fiber conduits and coordinate timing to reduce idling and improve corridor travel.
Public works staff briefed the City Council on a congestion‑mitigation grant project to synchronize six traffic signals on Imperial Avenue (south of Main Street). The proposal calls for new conduit and fiber to allow signals to 'talk' to each other and coordinate green timing to smooth corridor traffic and reduce vehicle idling.
Staff said the project is largely grant‑funded through a CMAC (congestion mitigation/air quality) award; the funding figure discussed at the meeting was $569,115, with the remainder proposed from local transportation allocation (LTA) funds as needed. Two bids were received and staff recommended the low responsive bidder (DBX). Council moved and approved the contract award and adopting the enabling resolution.
The project includes standard traffic‑control measures during construction and aims to time major work to avoid the school year where appropriate. Staff said signal synchronization is expected to increase corridor travel efficiency and produce air‑quality benefits that were part of the grant justification.
What’s next: Staff will return with contract execution documents and a construction schedule; council approved the award during the meeting.
