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A TMS Upgrade Grand Application 2 May 7,2007 . Provide motorists with the real time traffic information, such as roadway congestion, roadway construction, and video images of traffic flow . Enhance staffs ability to adjust signal timing more efficiently, allowing use of traffic responsive and/or traffic adaptive control methodologies To achieve the aforementioned functionality, the project will upgrade the equipment both at the TOC and in the field. The upgrade of the TOC will include server computers, workstation computers, fiber to Ethernet transceivers, and Ethernet switches. The equipment upgrade at the Public Works Department will consist of workstation computers and fiber to Ethernet transceivers. The field equipment upgrade may include traffic controllers, Ethernet switches, fiber to Ethernet transceivers, NTCIP communication modules, and video encoders. Other ancillary equipment may be required to provide a fully functional system. . The project will upgrade equipment at up to 42 intersections along with the City's communication room and the traffic control consoles in the Engineering and Transportation Department and the Public Works Department. The system will also provide real time traffic information through the East Bay SMART Corridors Program to better inform motorists of roadway conditions. Consequently, traffic congestion and delays will be minimized, and motorists will be better informed if congestion occurs. Current City Council Policy Not Applicable Previous City Council Action(s) Not Applicable City Council Committee Review and Action Not Applicable Applicable General Plan Policy . Policy 16.03-Maintenance--Regularly maintain City streets and traffic control devices to ensure that streets operate safely and efficiently . Policy 16.04-Traffic Flow Improvements--Use a variety of measures to improve traffic flow at congested intersections, including technologically advanced tools such as signal timing and video monitoring . Policy 16.05-East-West Circulation--Strive to improve east-west circulation across San Leandro without adversely impacting residential neighborhoods. Encourage signal timing, signage improvements, turn lanes, and other measures that improve circulation but do not involve major physical changes or traffic increases on residential streets . Policy 18.02-Capital Improvements--Identify capital improvements and other measures that improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles on San Leandro streets