Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic signal (MBATS) System Project

The City of Manhattan Beach is advancing the MBATS System Project to deploy a dedicated fiber-optic network linking all traffic signals along its primary corridors, including Highland Avenue and Artesia Boulevard, with monitoring terminals at City Hall, Fire Station #2, and the Public Works Yard, and a centralized hub connection to the LA County Traffic Management Center. This infrastructure upgrade will modernize traffic signal communication by replacing leased services with a municipally owned network, reducing operational costs and enhancing system reliability while improving traffic flow and response times. The project includes physical improvements at eight key intersections, such as upgraded signal poles and enhanced pedestrian crossing systems designed to increase accessibility and safety for all users. Key city facilities will be integrated into the fiber backbone, strengthening the municipality’s communication infrastructure and reducing long-term expenses. The project is located entirely within Manhattan Beach, California, with a ZIP code of 90266, and is classified under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The initiative has been determined eligible for a categorical exemption under CEQA Section 15301 Class 1(c) as a negligible expansion of existing use, with a certified exemption notice filed. While the project scope is clearly defined with specific deliverables—involving network installation, signal pole upgrades, and pedestrian improvements—there are no publicly available contract value estimates, period of performance dates, or formal solicitation details. The City of Manhattan Beach serves as the contracting authority, with Gilbert Gamboa, P.E., Acting City Engineer, designated as the primary point of contact. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, evaluation factors, payment instructions, or contractor certifications have been included in the documentation, indicating this is a forecasted municipal initiative rather than a formally awarded federal contract.