Council approves $1.73 million contract for five new traffic signals

City staff recommended and council approved a construction contract to install five new traffic signals at specified intersections, saying the installations are intended to improve pedestrian safety and manage congestion near parks and schools. Stephen Handison, assistant director of public works, told council that the recommended contractor was selected through a competitive process and that staff recommends "executing an agreement with Traffic Control Devices in an amount not to exceed $1,729,801." The estimated construction duration is nine months.

Handison described the pedestrian safety features to be installed—ADA-compliant signals, sidewalk and curb improvements, talking push buttons and smart detection hardware—and said the work will be coordinated with grant-funded systems, emergency-vehicle preemption and the city's transportation management center. Council approved the resolution unanimously.