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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE:
FUEL-EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
Adopt Resolution No. p83 / authorizing the Fuel-Efficient Traffic
Signal Management (FETSIM) Program Grant Application.
IJEM EXPLANATION
The Fuel-Efficient Traffic Signal Management (FETSIM) Program was
instituted in the State of California in 1982. It is sponsored by the
California Energy Commission and the California Department of
Transportation. of the primary objectives of the program is to help
cities reduce stops, delays, fuel consumption and air pollutants by the
development and implementation of more effective traffic signal timing
plans,
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The FETSIM Program provides grants to local agencies to fund all aspects of
optimal signal timing, data collection, the development of timing plans,
implementation, and special field studies.
El Camino Real and Elm Avenue are the two arterials for which the
application is being made (see Exhibits 1 and 2 for intersection
locations). A total of seventeen (17) signals are located in the two
systems. To optimize signal timing on El Camino Real, the City of Oceanside has indicated a willingness to have the City of Carlsbad serve as
lead agency in applying for a grant for the timing of the entire system as
shown on Exhibit 1. CALTRANS is expected to similarly cooperate for the
timing of their signals at the on/off ramps for El Camino Real and Elm
Avenue.
If the City of Carlsbad is selected, a consultant would be hired to conduct
the data gathering, data coding, computer model calibration, optimization,
and field implementation. The City Engineer's office will administer the
contract and oversee the work and attend several workshops to gain hands-on
experience with the signal timing techniques of TRANYST, the computer
program to be used in the FETSIM Program.
FISCAL IMPACT
All consultant fees will be paid for by the grant. The state's share
(Grant) is $20,500.00. It is estimated that staff time will amount to
approximately $4,500.00. Total project cost is $25,000.00.
EXHIQITS
1. Location Map - El Camino Real
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3. Resolution No. f 3 authorizing the Fuel-Efficient Traffic Signal
Location Map - Elm Avenue
Management (FETS &am Grant Application.
Page 2 of Agenda Bill No. f77 9
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Location Map - Elm Avenue
authorizing the Fuel-Efficient Traffic Signal
Management Grant Application.
3. Resolution No.
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RESOLUTION NO. 8831
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
MANAGEMENT (FETSIM) PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION.
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FUEL-EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad recognizes that it is in the interest of
the national economy to promote the conservation of energy resources and to
reduce our nation's dependence on costly foreign oil; and
WHEREAS, fuel efficient traffic signal management by the City of Carlsbad I
I will provide benefits to the local community in the form of improved traffic 1
I I flow, reduced fuel consumption, reduced vehicle operating costs, reduced air ,
pollutant emissions, and improved safety due to smoother flow; and
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WHEREAS, funds have been established and are available through the
California Department of Transportation for grants to local governments for
efficient traffic signal management projects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
I Carlsbad, California, as follows:
I 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad authorizes the submittal of
an application to the California Department of Transportation for a Fuel
Efficient Signal Management Grant.
3. The Engineering Department of the City of Carlsbad is hereby
authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Carlsbad all
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j necessary applications to implement and carry out the purposes specified in I
this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the 7th day of October 1986 by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: Council Members Casler, Lewis, Chick and Pettine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin
ATTEST :
ALETHA L. RAUT
(SEAL)
MARY H. dASLER, Mayor !
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