DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Advanced Funding Agreement: Citywide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Enhancements Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing the execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), accepting grant reimbursement in the estimated amount of $1,452,000.00 from TxDOT for construction-related expenses and authorizing payment in the amount not to exceed $381,249.00 to TxDOT, of which $18,249.00 is included for TxDOT's administrative oversight of federal funds and the remaining $363,000.00 is the required 20% local match for the Citywide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Enhancements Project. Funding in the amount of $381,249.00 is available and included in the Advanced Transportation District Fund authorized in the Adopted FY 2019-2024 Capital Improvements Program and federal funds, located citywide.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
TCI maintains approximately 1,400 signalized intersections. Advanced vehicle detection and traffic monitoring cameras are an essential component of modern traffic signal management. Since FY 2007, Transportation & Capital Improvements (TCI) has included a Traffic Signal Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Program as part of the Infrastructure Management Program (IMP).
The Citywide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Enhancements Project will provide for the installation of 77 traffic monitoring cameras, the upgrade of 31 signalized intersections with advanced vehicle detection and the installation of travel time data collectors along four top corridors throughout San Antonio. The project will also provide for the purchase of portable dynamic message signs (DMS). The City will design, advertise, and oversee the construction of the improvements leveraging funding from TxDOT.
ITS improvements will a...
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