REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: SCOTT MOZIER, PE, Director Public Works Department BY: JILL M. GORMLEY, TE, Assistant Director Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division CHERYL L. BURNS, Grants Development Manager Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division SUBJECT ..Title ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of Grant Applications to the Fresno Council of Governments 2026 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program and authorizing the execution of grant applications, acceptance of grant funds, and execution of grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto) ..Body RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of two grant applications to the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG) 2026 Measure C New Technology Reserve Grant Program Call for Projects and authorize the execution of all grant applications, acceptance of grant funds, and the execution of grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Measure C Transportation Expenditure Plan, administered by FCOG in conjunction with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA), includes a New Technology Reserve Fund Grant Program (Program). The Program is designed to enhance passenger safety and satisfaction, attract new riders, increase capital and operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and lessen reliance on fossil fuels by supporting the development and deployment of innovative transit technologies including advancements in public transportation systems, safety enhancements, fuel-efficient and alternative-energy solutions, intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications, and improved information-sharing tools. For this grant cycle, staff proposes to submit two applications for an amount of up to $7,625,000 for funding of projects to support new technology. The first application would be focused on ITS technology improvements to mitigate congestion near Fresno State and the Shaw Avenue / State Route 168, as well as near Woodward Park and the Friant Road / State Route 41 interchange. The second proposed project would develop a feasibility study for an automated red-light camera traffic enforcement systems pilot program authorized under California Senate Bill 720 (SB 720). BACKGROUND Measure C, a half-cent transportation sales tax approved in 1986 and renewed in 2006, provides long-term funding for transportation improvements throughout Fresno County. The Measure C Transportation Expenditure Plan, administered by FCOG in conjunction with the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA), includes a New Technology Reserve Fund Grant Program (Program). The Program is designed to enhance passenger safety and satisfaction, attract new riders, increase capital and operational efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and lessen reliance on fossil fuels by supporting the development and deployment of innovative transit technologies including advancements in public transportation systems, safety enhancements, fuel-efficient and alternative-energy solutions, intelligent transportation system (ITS) applications, and improved information-sharing tools. The City has successfully secured funding in prior cycles for projects including CNG bus engine upgrades, a micro-transit pilot, the "Dynamic Downtown" adaptive real-time traffic synchronization system, an advanced propulsion systems training center partnership with Fresno City College, an Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) software improvements to City/Caltrans Center-to-Center (C2C) communications and an advanced technology research and development pilot project engineer the next generation of multimodal Connected Vehicle Safety Technologies (V2X) at traffic signals along Friant Road Corridor between Audubon and Copper River Drives. This award cycle, approximately $7.6 million in funds are available. For this grant cycle, staff proposes to submit two applications in the amount of up to $7,625,000 for funding of a project to support new technology. The first proposed project for up to $7.4 million will integrate the City's adaptive traffic management system with Caltrans-operated signal infrastructure that currently interrupts the City's adaptive corridors. The project will fund Cubic ITS Inc.'s research, development and deployment of a new Synchro Green Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) "ASCT Module" that can monitor Caltrans ATMS real time traffic signal data (cycle length, splits, offsets) and real time field conditions to dynamically optimize signal timing along City's adaptively synchronized corridors. The project will also construct connected vehicle detection systems near Caltrans ramp signals to provide the live traffic data for the new ASCT Module. Many adaptive corridors within the City are bisected by Caltrans-operated signalized intersections at state highway interchanges and ramps. These locations are operated on separate hardware, software, and central systems, making their timing, phase state, and operational intent unavailable to the City's adaptive system. This project will close that operational gap by extending the City's adaptive system to utilize Caltrans operational data and derive a real-time virtual representation of Caltrans signal behavior, integrate that data into the City's adaptive system, and develop adaptive timing strategies that can respond to Caltrans operations as part of a coordinated corridor strategy. The project is proposed to be implemented at two high-traffic freeway interchange locations: State Route 168 and Shaw Avenue; and State Route 41 and Friant Road. The purpose is to mitigate the extensive delays experienced especially during rush hour travel periods and during special events at Fresno State and Woodward Park. The second proposed project will develop a feasibility study for an automated red-light camera traffic enforcement systems pilot program authorized under California Senate Bill 720 (SB 720). The grant application would request $150,000 for the preparation of the feasibility study. The City of Fresno recently adopted a Vision Zero Action Plan with the goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050. Research indicates that automated red-light camera traffic enforcement may reduce fatal and severe crashes associated with red light running, making it a potential valuable tool for advancing Fresno's goal of reaching zero deaths and serious injuries by 2050. Existing authority for automated speed enforcement was established through California Assembly Bill 645 (AB 645), which permits the cities of Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Glendale, and Long Beach, and the City and County of San Francisco to operate a speed safety pilot program through January 1, 2032. Senate Bill 1297 (AB 1297) later expanded the eligibility to include Malibu. These programs modify existing law by allowing citations to be issued to vehicles rather than individual drivers. Senate Bill 720, signed into law on October 13, 2025, provides additional authorization for any city, county, or city and county to use automated systems to detect red-light violations. SB 720 establishes requirements related to equity, enforcement, and public engagement, program administration, equipment and locations, safety data reporting, and revenue use. Violations issued under this program are civil infractions assigned to vehicles. The proposed project would develop a comprehensive feasibility study for implementing a pilot program using automated traffic enforcement systems to detect red-light violations under SB 720. The study will develop criteria for selecting potential camera locations, evaluate available technologies and system requirements, identify up to three recommended pilot locations, and prepare cost estimates and staffing needs for an 18-month pilot implementationThis proposed project will complement the efforts of Councilmembers Esparza and Perea. . Grant applications for the 2026-2027 cycle are due to FCOG by July 29, 2026, and grant award notifications are expected by January 2027. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS This action is not subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) at this time. LOCAL PREFERENCE Local preference is not included because this resolution does not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract. FISCAL IMPACT This resolution will have no impact on the General Fund. No matching funds are required. Should the grant be awarded, funds will be incorporated into the City of Fresno annual budget for the fiscal year(s) in which they will be available for reimbursement. Attachment: Resolution