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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />APRIL 7, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRAFFIC <br />DETECTION VIDEO SYSTEMS <br />(SPEC. NO. 08-015) <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />D As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 1 st Reading <br />D Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Award a contract to Iteris for the purchase and installation of traffic <br />detection video systems in an amount not to exceed $47,474. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Public Works Agency's Traffic Engineering Division manages <br />approximately 275 traffic signals throughout the City. For most of these <br />intersections, signal loops imbedded into the street collect real time <br />traffic data in order to make adjustments to traffic signal timing. Data <br />monitored includes speed and volume of traffic, and occupancy of traffic <br />lanes. However, in 17 intersections where loop installation is difficult <br />or cost prohibi ti ve, video detection technology is utilized to provide <br />traffic information. Iteris, a Santa Ana vendor, installed the video <br />detection systems in 13 of the 17 intersections, with the remaining four <br />utilizing Econolite video detection systems. Currently, three of the <br />Econolite systems are no longer operational and are in need of <br />replacement. <br /> <br />In 2001, the Traffic Engineering Division evaluated video detection <br />systems. Based on its technical superiority, ease of use and high level <br />of customer service, staff elected to standardize on the Iteris system. <br />Iteris has agreed to replace the three non-operating Econolite systems at <br />a discounted rate. <br /> <br />22G-1 <br /> <br />