CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt a resolution approving the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Naperville and the County of DuPage for the central signal system expansion 1 and 2 installation and future maintenance responsibilities at various locations.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Hynes, Deputy City Engineer
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
County-wide Traffic Signal/Intelligent Transportation System Management Strategy
Recognizing the higher levels of congestion on the regional street network as well as the practical limits of infrastructure expansion, a strategic framework for the development of Intelligent Transportation Systems was completed in 2007 to enhance the efficiency and safety of the highway system. This effort was led by DuPage County in cooperation with various stakeholders (including the City Naperville) and is captured in a document titled the "Transportation Coordination Initiative" (TCI - available online on DuPage County's website). The deployment of an integrated traffic signal management system was identified as a priority project in the TCI. The improvements proposed through CIP Project TC217 are consistent with this countywide goal.
Phase I - Washington Street Corridor
In 2017, implementation of the initial phase of the Centralized Traffic Management System project (CIP Project TC217) was completed. This work modernized much of the communication system, equipment, and management software associated with the 32 traffic signals located along the Washington Street Corridor. These enhancements have improved the operation of the signal system through additional data collection capabilities, reduced response times to equipment failures, and implementation of adaptive control.
Future Integration of Additional Traffic Signal Systems
Naperville has fiber optic cable along various arterial corridors that connect nearly all of the 95 Napervill...
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