Capital project NRTA-C-0127Procurement
Downtown Transit Signal Priority
- Current phase
- Procurement
- Expected completion
- Late 2027
- Estimated cost
- $9.4 million
- Jurisdictions
- City of Ridgeview
Current phase
- Planning (complete)
- Environmental Review (complete)
- Design (complete)
- Procurement (current phase)
- Construction (not started)
- Completed (not started)
Purpose and need
Reduce bus delay at downtown signals, the largest single source of lost running time on the region's busiest routes, while upgrading aging signal equipment and adding accessible pedestrian signals.
Project overview
Buses in downtown Ridgeview spend an average of 18 percent of their running time stopped at traffic signals. Transit signal priority allows an approaching bus that is behind schedule to request a brief green extension or early green, without interrupting pedestrian crossing time.
Scope
- Replacement of signal controllers and cabinets at 41 intersections
- Installation of transit signal priority detection for Ridge Transit Routes 1, 6, 9, and 17
- Accessible pedestrian signals with locator tones at all project intersections
- Fiber communications linking signals to the City of Ridgeview Traffic Management Center
The Board awarded the construction contract to Meridian Signal Systems, Inc. on September 10, 2026. Notice to proceed is expected in November 2026, pending execution of the contract and submittal of bonds and insurance.
Project updates
Construction contract awarded
The Board awarded IFB 26-004 to Meridian Signal Systems, Inc. for $6,842,300. Six bids were received.
Public involvement
Upcoming
Construction notices
Overnight work locations will be posted on the Public Notices page at least seven days in advance.
Preferred alternative briefing
Presented to the Ridgeview Downtown Business Association and the Ridgeview Disability Advisory Commission.
Timeline and milestones
Preferred alternative approved, complete
December 2024
100 percent design, complete
June 2026
Construction contract awarded, complete
September 2026
Notice to proceed, in progress
November 2026
Construction and system testing, upcoming
2027
Funding
| Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)Federal | Federal | $7,200,000 |
| Ridge Transit Capital ReserveLocal | Local | $1,100,000 |
| Regional Transportation Improvement FundLocal | Local | $1,100,000 |
| Total project cost | $9,400,000 |