Mesa City Council approves contract for new traffic signal controllers, video detection

By Connor Van Ligten
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The Mesa City Council recently approved a contract for new traffic light controllers and video camera equipment for the transportation department.

The council voted 7-0 Aug. 18 to approve a three-year contract with Paradigm Traffic Systems.

The contract will allow for the city to streamline its maintenance and improve its operational efficiency around Econolite’s central traffic signal system, while also supporting long-term infrastructure planning.

Paradigm Traffic Systems serves as an exclusive representative for Econolite products within Arizona, according to council documents.

“The city has invested in Econolite’s central traffic signal system and related technologies, making Econolite the preferred equipment provider,” council documents stated. “To ensure system compatibility and to avoid the additional costs and complexities of maintaining multiple hardware and software platforms, the city has standardized its operations around Econolite traffic signal controllers and video detection systems.”

The contract is set for three years with a two-year renewal option at $1,856,700 per year. The contract will be funded by the Transportation Department operating budget through the Local Streets fund.