TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron L. Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Vangie Garcia
Deputy Public Works Director
Public Works
Paul Cho
Traffic Operations Engineering Manager
Public Works
Hidemi Tsuru
Senior Engineer
TITLE:
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Status Update on Adaptive Signal Control Projects
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Adaptive signal control technology monitors traffic in real-time and automatically adjusts signal timings to accommodate changing traffic patterns. There are two Adaptive Signal Control projects in the Capital Investment Program (CIP). One for the Downtown area and one for the Overlake area. The adaptive signal control system will be capable of adjusting signal timing and operations in real-time. This staff report provides a brief overview and status of the Adaptive Signal Control projects.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Transportation Master Plan
* Ensure Strong Support for Urban Centers
* Improve Travel Choices and Mobility
Community Strategic Plan Objective #3: Ongoing investigation of community-driven safety concerns such as traffic volumes, high accident locations, bike lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks to improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.
* Required:
N/A
* Council Request:
N/A
* Other Key Facts:
None
OUTCOMES:
These adaptive signal projects improve signal traffic operations on the most heavily travelled corridors in the Downtown and Overlake areas by improving traffic flow and responding faster to changing traffic conditions. The technology options will also help prioritize vulnerable users like pedestrians and bicyclists.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
The Downtown Adaptive Signal Control Pro...
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