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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for implementation of the City’s Transit Signal Priority Program.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action has no fiscal impact.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
☐ 1. Customer ☐ 2. Community
☐ 3. Workforce ☒ 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The City of Austin’s Transit Signal Priority Program (TSP) coordinates the daily functioning of the City’s traffic signals using technology to receive vehicle data for the purpose of consistent reporting, alerts on efficacy, and performance tracking measures. CapMetro’s continuous coordination with the City’s TSP is necessary for maintaining efficient and reliable transit service.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro staff supports this interlocal agreement concerning TSP given there will be no fiscal impact on the Authority and continued coordination with the City enables faster bus and train-trip times at signalized intersections.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on August 25, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City owns and operates traffic signals within the city limits and recently upgraded its signals to implement TSP on an intersection-by-intersection basis. TSP utilizes GPS, cellular modem, and application programming interface technologies to collect real-time data on the program’s efficacy and performance. CapMetro’s operation of bus service in mixed traffic and on transit priority lanes, coupled with TSP, enables faster bus and train trip times owing to fewer stops at signalized intersections. TSP prioritizes CapMetro eligible bus routes throughout the day, with a focus on fixed route buses and clearing intersections as quickly as possible.
DBE/SBE PARTICIPATION: Does not apply.
PROCUREMENT: Does not apply.
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Capital Construction, Engineering & Design
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RESOLUTION
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CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TRAVIS
AI-2025-1568
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the importance of working with the City of Austin to coordinate the Transit Signal Priority Program to prioritize faster bus and train trips at City intersections; and
WHEREAS, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors and CapMetro Management recognize the need to negotiate and finalize an interlocal agreement to formalize the obligations and expectations of CapMetro and the City of Austin in coordinating the TSP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors that the President & CEO, or her designee, is authorized to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for implementation of the City’s Transit Signal Priority Program.
____________________ Date: ____________________
Secretary of the Board
Becki Ross