Chapter 16Traffic Signal Synchronization

Section § 2581

Explanation

This section explains that traffic signal synchronization projects can receive funding if they are part of an eligible sustainable infrastructure project. To qualify, the project must show it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective way and must have specific targets and methods to measure emissions reduction. Additionally, these projects must comply with certain government and health and safety code requirements.

(a)CA Streets and Highways Code § 2581(a) Investments in traffic signal synchronization may be eligible for an allocation of moneys pursuant to Section 39712 of the Health and Safety Code as a component of an eligible sustainable infrastructure project if both of the following conditions are met:
(1)CA Streets and Highways Code § 2581(a)(1) The sponsoring agency’s legislative or governing body makes a finding that the traffic signal synchronization component is designed and implemented to achieve cost-effective reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
(2)CA Streets and Highways Code § 2581(a)(2) The traffic signal synchronization component includes specific emissions-reduction targets and metrics to evaluate the traffic signal synchronization component’s effect.
(b)CA Streets and Highways Code § 2581(b) A traffic signal synchronization component of a sustainable infrastructure project receiving an allocation of moneys pursuant to subdivision (a) shall meet the requirements of Section 16428.9 of the Government Code and Section 39712 of the Health and Safety Code.
traffic signal synchronization greenhouse gas emissions reduction sustainable infrastructure project emissions-reduction targets sponsoring agency allocation of moneys cost-effective reductions emissions metrics Section 39712 Health and Safety Code Section 16428.9 Government Code
(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 594, Sec. 2. (AB 1447) Effective January 1, 2015.)