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CC - Approval of an Amendment to the Existing Professional Services Agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $70,295 for Traffic Engineering Support Services for the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Project, PL-005
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Meeting Date: February 25, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Hong Wang/Public Works
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 [] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (02/19/19);
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer (02/14/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Advantec Consulting Engineers (Advantec) in an amount of $70,295 for traffic engineering support services for the Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) Project, PL-005.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
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, and installation of additional vehicle detectors in roadway, and upgrading of the communication network and equipment.
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, goods delivery, as well as transit provid...
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