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CC - Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with McCain Inc. for the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Project, PL-005 in an Additional Amount Not-to-Exceed $99,792.
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Meeting Date: April 23, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Hong Wang/PW Engineering
Phone Number: 310.253.5604
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (04/18/18);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson (04/10/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with McCain Inc., in an additional amount not-to-exceed $99,792, for the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Project, PL-005.
BACKGROUND
The City was awarded funding by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in the category of Signal Synchronization for an Adaptive Traffic Control System (Project) as part of the 2011 Metro Call for Projects competitive process. The Project includes upgrading the current central Traffic Control System (TCS) to an Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS), replacement of all existing Type 170 signal controllers with Type 2070 controllers (approximately 106 signalized intersections), installation of additional vehicle detectors in roadway, and upgrading of the communication network and equipment.
The Project will improve mobility and safety of the major arterial streets that run through the City by upgrading the current central TCS to ATCS. The ATCS will dynamically control all signalized intersections in the City in real-time. Adaptive mode operations for arterial roadway network optimization will improve mobility at all times and directly benefit motorists...
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