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Approval of Final Design Contract for Frankstown Avenue Traffic Signals

Original title: Resolution providing for an Agreement or Agreements with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. for costs associated with the Final Design phase of the Frankstown Avenue Signals project; providing for the payment of the costs thereof, not to exceed Four Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Four Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($404,254.34), reimbursable at eighty percent.

June 16, 2026

infrastructure transportation traffic signals public works government spending

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates the for traffic signal upgrades on Frankstown Avenue, committing up to $404,254.34 in municipal funds toward the project.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc.

The firm is contracted to provide professional design services for the city.

Residents of Frankstown Avenue

These residents will be impacted by the future installation of new traffic signals resulting from this design phase.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes a contract with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. to complete the for the Frankstown Avenue traffic signal project. The city has approved a budget of up to $404,254.34 for this work, with 80% of the costs eligible for reimbursement.

Key Facts

The city authorized a contract with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. for the final design phase of the Frankstown Avenue Signals project.
The total cost for the contract is capped at $404,254.34.
80% of the project costs are eligible for reimbursement.
The resolution was introduced on May 29, 2026.
The resolution has passed finally.
The project is under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will the city pay for this design work?

The city has authorized a maximum payment of $404,254.34.

Is the city paying for the entire cost of the design?

No, 80% of the costs are , meaning the city is responsible for the remaining 20%.

What is the purpose of this contract?

The contract covers the for the traffic signal project on Frankstown Avenue.

Why It Matters

This action initiates the for traffic signal upgrades on Frankstown Avenue, committing up to $404,254.34 in municipal funds toward the project.

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financial connection90% confidence

Cost-Sharing Structure

The project relies on an 80% reimbursement model, suggesting state or federal grant funding is likely supporting the local infrastructure investment.

Frankstown Avenue Signals project

Connected Entities

otherFrankstown Avenue Signals project“The specific infrastructure project receiving design services.”Map →

organizationTraffic Planning and Design, Inc.“The firm contracted to perform the final design work for the traffic signals.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Public Works and Infrastructure“The committee responsible for the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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