PREPARED BY: MATT BROWN DATE OF MEETING: 01/20/2026
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. 651 WITH THE CONTRA COSTA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE A CITY OF SAN PABLO LOCAL FUNDING CONTRIBUTION OF $217,877 FOR THE COUNTYWIDE SMART SIGNALS PROJECT
CEQA: This proposed action is consistent with the previously completed Initial Study with previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration/Environmental Assessment.
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2023-2025 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Improve Public Safety - (509) Sustain Traffic Safety Program is a major policy goal contained in the FY 2023-25 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is leading the Countywide Smart Signals Project, which will modernize traffic signal infrastructure at more than 300 intersections across the 19 incorporated cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. The Project focuses on major arterials roadways within each jurisdiction to improve traffic flow, safety, and operational efficiency.
Currently, most traffic signals throughout the County operate independently, with limited or no coordination between intersections. Signal timing adjustments typically require maintenance personnel to physically access signal control cabinets and manually update settings. In many cases, signal timing plans are established at the time of installation and are infrequently adjusted thereafter.
Modern traffic signal systems utilize advanced Signal Control and Prioritization that can detect various roadway users, such as bicycles, transit vehicles, and emergency responders, and dynamically adjust signal timing in real time using optimization algorithms. These systems significantly reduce the ne...
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