Program Purpose 

The Traffic Signal Equipment Upgrade Program provides funding to modernize traffic signal infrastructure throughout North Central Texas. The program helps agencies replace aging equipment, improve system interoperability, and support coordinated traffic signal operations.

Eligible Improvements

• Traffic signal controllers 
• GPS clocks 
• Fiber and wireless communications 
• Vehicle detection 
• Traffic signal wiring 

Program Requirements

Participating agencies must:

✔ Use INRIX Signal Analytics

✔ Share TMDD traffic signal data

✔ Maintain installed equipment

✔ Meet Buy America requirements

✔ Comply with DBE requirements

✔ Follow federal procurement regulations

Funding Administration

Projects are administered based on funding amount:

Projects over $150,000

• Administered through TxDOT 
• Included in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 

Projects under $150,000

• Administered through an NCTCOG Interlocal Agreement (ILA) 
• Equipment may be procured by either NCTCOG or the participating agency 

Reporting

Participating agencies submit progress reports every six months and complete a project close-out review with NCTCOG upon project completion.