The City of Allen is a recipient of a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant through the Texas Department of Transportation. New video detection cameras will be installed by the State of Texas (TxDOT) as a component of the project to reduce vehicular crashes. Advance detection can enhance the safety at signalized intersections by automatically modifying traffic signal timing. TxDOT will bid and install the traffic signal equipment for the City of Allen in 2020.
The City of Allen uses ITERIS video detection systems at more than 95% of their intersections. The city currently deploys ITERIS Vantage Next WDR camera and ITERIS Vantage Next Hybrid with Radar Advance Detection system. For this project, Allen has a strong preference for this brand camera, because of the ease of operation and maintenance and since the City of Allen keeps an inventory of spare equipment for this brand already. Uniformity of brand allows the City to troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning vehicle detection devices as soon as possible. These devices are procured using existing master purchase agreements that are active throughout the duration of the project.
TxDOT requires this agreement so that they can reimburse the City of Allen for equipment we will purchase. After purchase, we will deliver to TxDOT to install on our behalf.
This agenda item is a companion agreement to Agenda Item #11 on this same agenda - approval of a Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement (LPAFA). Whereas the LPAFA sets forth the terms of the grant between TxDOT and the City of Allen, this reimbursement agreement is related to the same effort as it enables the City of Allen to get the product (brand and model of camera system) that is preferred and recommended by City staff.