64 signalized intersections citywide install retro-reflective backplates, replace signal heads, implement leading pedestrian interval (LPI) and provi

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) received a $402,500 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP, CFDA 20.272) on October 29, 2025. The award funds safety improvements at 64 signalized intersections citywide in California, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028. The project delivers multiple complementary safety enhancements: installation of retro-reflective backplates on signal equipment to improve visibility, replacement of signal heads with modern hardware, implementation of Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signals to enhance pedestrian safety, and provision of protected left-turn phasing to reduce vehicular conflict points at intersections.

These improvements represent a data-driven approach to reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries on public roads, consistent with HSIP's core objectives. The combination of signal modernization, visibility enhancements, and protected signal phasing addresses key intersection safety risks through geometric and operational treatments that benefit both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Project description

64 signalized intersections citywide install retro-reflective backplates, replace signal heads, implement leading pedestrian interval (LPI) and provide protected left turn phasing