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Arterial Operations

Program for Arterial System Synchronization (PASS)

The purpose of the Program for Arterial System Synchronization (PASS) is to provide technical and financial assistance to Bay Area agencies to help improve the safe and efficient operation of certain traffic signal systems and corridors. The Transportation 2035 Plan provides approximately $1.25 million per year in CMAQ funds for traffic signal coordination under PASS. MTC will administer and manage this program, but the primary responsibility for the operation and retiming of traffic signals resides with the agency that owns them. Projects are defined by local agencies, evaluated by MTC staff, and assigned to consultants retained by MTC.

Under this regional program, technical assistance and financial support will be focused on traffic signal system projects that:

  • Interact with freeways and state highways;
  • Involve traffic signals from multiple jurisdictions;
  • Operate on corridors with established regional significance;
  • Provide priority for transit vehicles;
  • Have been developed in conjunction with other regional programs.

The Call for Projects occurs once per year in the spring using a standardized application form.  Applicants are given approximately one (1) month for preparation of the application.  All applications for eligible projects received by the deadline shown in the application form will be evaluated by MTC staff. Complete applications that clearly demonstrate how the proposed project meets the goals and objectives of the program will be given high priority for PASS funding. Projects that do not receive funding immediately will be placed on eligibility list, in case one or more selected projects can not be implemented.

Please contact the MTC Program Manager to request more information on the new program, or sign-up for the AOC email list to get updates on the Call for Projects or Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

(All files are in PDF format unless otherwise stated.)

PASS FY 12/13 Cycle

PASS FY 11/12 Cycle

PASS FY 10/11 Cycle