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CC - Approval of Final Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for the Construction of a Changeable Message Sign (CMS) and Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems (BBS) on Sepulveda Boulevard between Sawtelle Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, Project No. PZ-429
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Meeting Date: October 25, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Hong Wang/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5604
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (10/20/2021)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer (10/15/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the final plans and specifications and authorize the publication of a notice inviting bids for the Construction of a Changeable Message Sign (CMS) and Traffic Signal Battery Backup Systems (BBS) on Sepulveda Boulevard between Sawtelle Boulevard and Centinela Avenue, Project No. PZ-429.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the surrounding cities face difficult transportation-related challenges today and in the coming years with the shifting of traffic due to the construction of new City of Inglewood sports arenas and the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Landside Access and Modernization Program (LAMP) scheduled to be completed in 2022. LAMP aims to relieve congestion for airport patrons and others who are using the local transportation systems. To help with the current traffic flow challenge and additional challenges that will likely occur in the near future, LAWA will install a flexible, expandable Decision Support System (DSS) that will help manage traffic. The DSS will utilize real time data from neighboring...
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