Intelligent Transportation Systems

Transit Priority & Mobility Enhancements
Watt Avenue (Phase 3)

This is a demonstration project to install intelligent transportation system (ITS) components within the Watt Avenue corridor to improve traffic management and safety.  The project will be tied into County Traffic Operations Center. Transportation system benefits will include:

• Improved roadway safety.
• Improved traffic management.
• Faster emergency vehicle response time.

Planned ITS improvements include:

• Real time surveillance cameras to monitor traffic conditions at intersections.
• Fiber-optic cables to receive information from cameras.
• A signal priority system at various intersections for fire engines and Regional transit buses.

Tentative Schedule

Funding

The total estimated project cost is $2.5 million and will be provided by Measure A Sales Tax funds (50%) and TEA-21 funds (50%). 

Contact Information

Doug Maas, Project Manager
Senior Civil Engineer
916-875-5545
maasd@saccounty.net