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Title
Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the operation, maintenance, evaluation, and optimization of transit signal prioritization to improve travel time and schedule reliability. Funding: This action results in a total revenue reduction of $60,300 annually to the Transportation and Public Works Department's Operating Budget.
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Lead Department
Transportation and Public Works Department.
Fiscal Note
Aligning with each agencies core services, Transportation and Public Works will assume responsibility for all equipment and software connected to the traffic control system and mobility management center. The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be responsible for all transit signal priority equipment and software attached to their transit apparatus. This action results in a total revenue reduction of $60,300 annually to the Transportation and Public Works Department's Operating Budget.
Prior Council Action:
May 26, 2011 - Resolution No. 20110526-067 authorizing negotiation and execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to accept up to $285,000 to be used to provide for priority operation of traffic signals for buses operated on a Bus Rapid Transit route, to improve travel time and schedule reliability, was approved on a 7-0 vote.
May 26, 2011 - Ordinance No. 20110526-065 accepting funds in the amount of $285,000 from the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to be used to provide priority operation of traffic signals for buses operated on a Bus Rapid Transit route to improve travel time; amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Transportation Department Operating Special Revenue Fund to appropriate $285,000; and amending the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Austin Transportation Department Capital Budget to transfer in and appropriate $285,000 for traffic signals, was approved on a 7-0 vo...
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