This project provides for the continued modernization of the County's traffic signal system by way of lifecycle replacement of critical system components. Initially, the project entailed a comprehensive and phased replacement of the central signal system. Phase I consisted of planning, requirements development, systems engineering and testing. Phase II consisted of acquisition of central system hardware and software, acquisition and implementation of control equipment and communications for intersections, as well as reconfiguration of the communications cable plant. The replacement project was completed in FY18, and beginning in FY19, this project was transitioned into a Level of Effort project to provide for ongoing lifecycle replacement of critical components.

Addition of funding for FY31 and FY32 for this ongoing project.

The central traffic signal system remains highly reliable but must be kept up to date through life cycle replacements of specific system components. The technologies in the traffic signal control industry have advanced over the years which necessitates the modernization of equipment such as aggregators, communications modems and related equipment, software, servers, etc, to interface with the current control system. The life cycle replacement will provide stability and greater flexibility to manage the transportation demands as well as take advantage of the newer technologies as they are introduced to the industry.

Expenditures will continue indefinitely. The County Executive asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.

Advanced Transportation Management System CIP (No. 509399), FiberNet CIP (No. 509651), Traffic Signals CIP (No. 507154), Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions, Maryland State Highway Administration