Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic signal (MBATS) System Project

The Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic Signal (MBATS) System Project, managed by the City of Manhattan Beach, aims to establish a comprehensive fiber-optic network linking all traffic signals along the city's main corridors. The infrastructure will include a hub connection to the LA County Traffic Management Center and dedicated monitoring nodes at City Hall, Fire Station 2, and the Public Works Yard. Key performance areas include the upgrade of existing traffic signal controller equipment and the installation of upgraded signal poles and enhanced pedestrian crossings at eight intersections along Highland Avenue and Artesia Boulevard to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow. The project will be implemented across several primary corridors, including Highland Avenue, Rosecrans Avenue, Aviation Boulevard, Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Marine Avenue, Artesia Boulevard, and Redondo Avenue. By connecting key city facilities to the fiber network, the city intends to reduce reliance on leased services and lower overall operational costs. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and has been granted a categorical exemption under section 15301 Class 1(c) as a negligible expansion of existing use, requiring no further environmental review. Gilbert Gamboa, P.E., Acting City Engineer, serves as the primary point of contact.