The Traffic Management 2A and 2B project entails installing fiber optic communication infrastructure (Fiber Optic, ITS Equipment and potential R-O-W).  The attached Interlocal Cooperative Agreement (ICA) outlines funding, installation, maintenance and allocation responsibilities.

The infrastructure will enable staff from Sparks, Reno, Washoe County, RTC and NDOT to better coordinate signal system timing to optimize traffic operations.  Through the fiber optic infrastructure, connections are created that allow exchange of traffic signal information such as signal timing, video feeds and traffic flow within the system allowing the responsible agency to make immediate field adjustments.  Congestion will be better mitigated and regional signal system coordination significantly improved.

In accordance with Chapter 373 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the ICA outlines the responsibilities for delivering the projects.  The Traffic Management 2A and 2B project was included in the annual RTC Program of Projects approved by City Council on May 9, 2016.  The RTC approved the project ICA on May 20, 2016 

1. City Council could approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement as outlined by Staff.
2. City Council could reject the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement and provide direction to the City Manager.

I move to approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the RTC as outlined by staff