From
Sholeh Karimi
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the implementation of a Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program
Presenter
Sholeh Karimi, P.E., Senior Traffic Engineer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
On April 13, 2017, Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved funding for implementation of the Automated Vehicle Program, including implementation of the Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program.
The City of Grand Prairie submitted an application to NCTCOG, and was selected as part of the Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program. The Interlocal Agreement with NCTCOG is necessary for implementation of this project.
This program allows the City of Grand Prairie to participate in a pilot program that makes real-time traffic signal data available to a third-party service provider. The service provider receives this data, analyzes it, makes some predictions, and ultimately makes it available to vehicles navigating on the City streets.
The estimated project cost is $25,000, to be paid by the City and 100% reimbursed by NCTCOG upon completion. The City will only be responsible for cost overruns.
Financial Consideration
Project costs of $25,000 and reimbursements from NCTCOG will be accounted for in the City's Grant Fund (300592) 11517030 (Regional Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program).
Body
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL DATA SHARING PROGRAM
Whereas, on April 13, 2017, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) approved funding for implementation of the Automated Vehicle Program, including implementation of the Traffic Data Sharing Project; and,
Whereas, on August 10, 2017, the RTC approved the selection of participation in the Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program; and,
Whereas, on August 24, 2017, the Executive Board, in its capacity as the RTC's fiduciary agent, authorized NCTCOG to enter into agreements with the participants of the Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program; and,
Whereas, the NCTCOG selected the City of Grand Prairie as part of the Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for the implementation of a Regional Traffic Signal Data Sharing Program.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, THIS THE 19TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2017.