Application of Signal Performance Measures for the A-Line traffic signal network

The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking information from vendors with expertise in software and/or firmware solutions capable of generating Signal Performance Metrics (SPMs) for the Metro A-Line traffic signal network and identifying/recommending potential traffic signal improvements, surveillance solutions, and hardscape improvements based on those metrics. Proposed solutions should also outline processes for acquiring intersection safety data through analysis of collected information, and provide recommendations and operational strategies to support safe, efficient mobility for pedestrians, motorized, and non-motorized vehicles, while addressing congestion along the Metro A-Line adjacent corridors.  

The system should be capable of recommending safety strategies derived from analysis of intersection movements or by employing a safety analytics features that can evaluate and make recommendations based on intersection movements.

The City is also looking for real-time analysis to determine the state of network mobility efficiency, intersection mobility performance levels evaluation, in-depth analysis of infrastructure and recommendations of needed technology(ies) to improve network efficiency.

Lastly, the vendor’s proposed product should provide identification of elements that are needed to interact with current City of Pasadena Traffic Management Center (TMC) infrastructure, specifically the ability to communicate with the traffic signal controllers and identify elements that can be networked to existing infrastructure. Details on City of Pasadena traffic controllers and systems are noted in the section below, under Current Operations.

Information gathered through this RFI may inform future DOT procurement of technologies designed to collect, process, and analyze intersection mobility data. Respondents may include vendors offering all or part of the services described above.

Background

The Metro A-Line is one of the many countywide metropolitan light rail lines operated by the  Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).   In Pasadena, the Metro A-Line operation runs within its own right-of-way that includes at-grade crossings at three main east/west arterials.   These arterials are Glenarm St, California and Del Mar Blvds.  

The Metro A-Line traffic signal network perimeter is defined by 18 signalized intersections as follows:

Arroyo Pkwy @ Del Mar, @Belleview St, @California and @Fillmore

Raymond Ave @ Del Mar, @California,  @Fillmore and @Pico St.

Marengo Ave @ Del Mar, @California

Fair Oaks Ave @ Del Mar, @ Belleview St, @California, @Fillmore and @Bellefontaine

Glenarm St @ Fair Oaks Ave, @Raymond Ave and @Marengo Ave

The at-grade rail crossings safety elements include full quad-gates, pedestrian rail gates, beacons, and all required street markings as required by the CPUC and MUTCD.

DOT runs two ATMSs, Transparity (Swarco/McCain) and SCATS (Distributed by Transcore) Citywide.   These two systems provide intersection operation and control within the A-Line traffic signal network.   In addition, a third-party module/firmware by RIO-TECH provides real-time rail data at 4 intersections, which the City retrieves at the City’s TMC.   The rail data does not influence the traffic signal controller or signal timing at these locations.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFI-0183
• Department: Transportation Department
• Department Head: Joaquin Siques (Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-04-14T22:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• General Instructions —

  The information obtained from this RFI process may contribute to, and be used for a publicly available resource list.  The City is interested in identifying whether respondents to this RFI are ultimately willing to have their information shared with targeted groups below as described in this RFI. THERE WILL BE NO CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI PROCESS. This RFI is a public solicitation of information designed to assist the City in sharing information as described in the scope of work in this RFI.

  No payment shall be made to individuals, contractors, suppliers, or manufacturers that represent for information and solutions provided in response to this RFI.

• Early Preparation for Submission —

  We value your participation in this solicitation and want to ensure you have every opportunity to present your response in the manner instructed in this solicitation.  It is important that you submit a complete response prior to 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2026 through this eProcurement portal.  We strongly advise against waiting to within the last three days of the submittal deadline to begin working on your response. Starting early on your response increases time to:

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  Delaying your response may result in errors, or can cause you to miss the submission deadline.  Either of which can negatively impact your submittal or cause your submittal to not be accepted.

• Application of signal performance measures for the A-Line traffic signal network —

  The City of Pasadena Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking information from vendors with expertise in software and/or firmware solutions capable of generating Signal Performance Metrics (SPMs) for the Metro A-Line traffic signal network and identifying/recommending potential traffic signal improvements, surveillance solutions, and hardscape improvements based on those metrics. Proposed solutions should also outline processes for acquiring intersection safety data through analysis of collected information, and provide recommendations and operational strategies to support safe, efficient mobility for pedestrians, motorized, and non-motorized vehicles, while addressing congestion along the Metro A-Line adjacent corridors.  

   

  The system should be capable of recommending safety strategies derived from analysis of intersection movements or by employing a safety analytics features that can evaluate and make recommendations based on intersection movements.

   

  The City is also looking for real-time analysis to determine the state of network mobility efficiency, intersection mobility performance levels evaluation, in-depth analysis of infrastructure and recommendations of needed technology(ies) to improve network efficiency.

   

  Lastly, the vendor’s proposed product should provide identification of elements that are needed to interact with current City of Pasadena Traffic Management Center (TMC) infrastructure, specifically the ability to communicate with the traffic signal controllers and identify elements that can be networked to existing infrastructure. Details on City of Pasadena traffic controllers and systems are noted in the section below, under Current Operations.

   

  Information gathered through this RFI may inform future DOT procurement of technologies designed to collect, process, and analyze intersection mobility data. Respondents may include vendors offering all or part of the services described above.

   

   

  1.      ACRONYMS/DEFINITIONS

   

  For purposes of this RFI, the following acronyms/definitions will be used:

   

  SPM                 Traffic Signal Performance Measures

   

  City                  The City of Pasadena and any department or agency identified herein

   

  DOT                 Department of Transportation

   

  CPUC              California Public Utilities Commission

   

  MUTCD           Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

   

  RFI                   Request for Information

   

  Respondent  Organization and/or individual submitting a response to this RFI

   

  ATMS              Automated Traffic Management System

   

  API                   Application Programming Interface

   

  The review of information submitted will be utilized strictly for the purpose of information gathering.  Please respond to the following questions:

   

  Question 1:  Does your company offer an application or firmware solution capable of collecting, cataloging, and processing intersection data to produce Signal Performance Measures?  If so, please describe which metrics and whether the system needs additional hardware or can leverage off existing infrastructure.  If additional hardware is needed, please describe.

   

  Question 2:  In addition to the Signal Performance Measures from Q1, does the product also perform analytics to describe intersection safety (Safety Analytics)?   If so, please briefly describe the system and its functionality. If additional hardware is needed, please mention what hardware would be needed in order for the system to perform safety analytics.

   

  Question 3:  The City currently uses a Swarco/McCain local traffic controller software (Omni) to run its traffic controller (Type 2070 platform). Can your product/services interface with the Omni software platform?

   

  Question 4:  The City also uses the SCATS adaptive traffic control product.    Please describe if the product is fully compatible with SCATS and if not, a course of action to attain compatibility and functionality, if any.

   

  Question 5:  Is your product used as a part of an overall solution where your company partners with other vendors to provide a complete solution?  If so, please describe the solution.

   

  Question 6:  Are there any additional features and functions that you would like to briefly mention or describe that supports the scope and/or objectives as mentioned in this RFI that your product/platform/api and/or services can offer?

   

• General Instructions —

  The information obtained from this RFI process may contribute to, and be used for, the guidance of a formal solicitation. The City is interested in identifying whether Contractors responding to this RFI are ultimately willing to respond to a formal solicitation, and potentially accomplish the tasks described in this RFI. Contractors are welcome to schedule a meeting with Victor Koo, Transportation Department for coordination of a presentation. THERE WILL BE NO CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI PROCESS. This RFI is a public solicitation of information designed to assist the City in determining an optimal solution and procurement strategy.

  No payment shall be made to individuals, contractors, suppliers, or manufacturers that represent for information and solutions provided in response to this RFI.

• Resource List —

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  Parties interested in responding are required to submit electronically through the City of Pasadena's eProcurement Portal prior to 3:00 pm, Thursday, April 30, 2026. Please upload all required documents as instructed in the section named Submittals/Checklist sufficiently early electronically through the city's eProcurement Portal before the time and day listed in this solicitation. Responses must be received in the system prior to the deadline.

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  Addenda shall be acknowledged via the City'seProcurement Portal for the project named "Application of Signal Performance Measures for the A-Line traffic signal network." Project ID: 2026-RFI-0183. Bidders or Proposers can view a list of addenda released by the City by clicking on "Addenda & Notices." While drafting a response, there is a section for "Addenda Confirmation" where Bidders or Proposers must acknowledge each addenda released.

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  Note: If an addenda is issued after a response has been submitted, Proposer or bidder must return to take steps below. Failure to do both steps will result in an invalidated offer.

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Submission Requirements

• Firmware Solution —

  Does your company offer an application or firmware solution capable of collecting, cataloging, and processing intersection data to produce Signal Performance Measures?

• Please describe which metrics and whether the system needs additional hardware or can leverage off existing infrastructure.  If additional hardware is needed, please describe. (required)
• In addition to the Signal Performance Measures from Q1, does the product also perform analytics to describe intersection safety (Safety Analytics)?
• Please briefly describe the system and its functionality. If additional hardware is needed, please mention what hardware would be needed in order for the system to perform safety analytics.
• The City currently uses a Swarco/McCain local traffic controller software (Omni) to run its traffic controller (Type 2070 platform). Can your product/services interface with the Omni software platform?
• The City also uses the SCATS adaptive traffic control product. Please describe if the product is fully compatible with SCATS and if not, a course of action to attain compatibility and functionality, if any.
• Is your product used as a part of an overall solution where your company partners with other vendors to provide a complete solution? If so, please describe the solution.
• Are there any additional features and functions that you would like to briefly mention or describe that supports the scope and/or objectives as mentioned in this RFI that your product/platform/api and/or services can offer?
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