26-0616 - ITS Strategic Plan Update 2026 Council Workshop.pptx

City of Buckeye — Council Workshop (2026-06-16)

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Intelligent 
Transportation 
Systems (ITS) 
Strategic Plan 
Update
Council Workshop
June 16, 2026
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What is ITS?
• Intelligent 
Transportation 
Systems (ITS)
• Purpose
• Function
• Benefit
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2018 Goals and Objectives
• Internal and external relationships/partners.
• Existing Transportation network (street 
system) supported traffic volume and 
congestion.
• Installation of fiber communications to 
traffic signals, cameras and Emergency Vehicle 
Pre-emption system.
• Build a Traffic Management Center (TMC).
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Where Are We in 2026
• As of June 2026, 44 traffic signals from 23 
signals in 2018.
• All 44 have communications.
• Major developments have occurred on:
• Miller
• Watson
• Verrado Way
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Where Are We in 2026
• Roadways widened and new traffic signals:
• Miller
• Watson
• Verrado
• Jackrabbit Trail
• In two (2) years, approx. 30 signals will be 
installed or in design.
• The total signals will be over 75.
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• According to the City’s Transportation Master Plan 
(TMP),
Buckeye expects to have between 350 to 400 traffic 
signals at buildout.
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2026 ITS Strategic Plan

Infrastructure
2018 Priority Corridors
• Miller Road
• Watson Road
• Southern Avenue
• Monroe Avenue
• Apache Road
• Broadway Road
2026 Priority Corridors
• Monroe Avenue (Complete)
• Verrado Way (Complete)
• Miller Road (Completion in 2027)
• Yuma Road (Completion by 2027)
• Indian School Road (Completion by 
2028 – CIP)
• Jackrabbit Trail (Sections by 2028 
– CIP)
• Watson Road
• Dean Road
• Southern Avenue
• Apache Road
• Broadway Road
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Systems and Staffing
Systems Deployed to Date:
• Genetec Video system for Police Department and 
the TMC.
• KITS Advanced Traffic Management System for 
real-time signal timing.
Staffing:
• ITS Technician for maintenance.
• ITS Analyst for operations.
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Partnerships
Great partnerships have been developed throughout the city with:
• Police
• Fire
• IT/GIS
• Public Works
• Development Services
• Water/Wastewater
• Community Services
Private sector partnering for fiber deployment.
Cross jurisdictional partnerships:
• Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
• Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT)
• Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
• City of Goodyear
• City of Surprise
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Conclusion
• Dynamic and agile roadmap for Buckeye’s ITS 
future. 
• Aligns infrastructure, technology, and agency 
partnerships. 
• Supports evolving transportation needs and 
emerging technologies. 
• To remain effective and relevant, the Plan 
should be reviewed and updated periodically by 
the Program Management Office (PMO).
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Next Steps
• Revisit plan every 5 to 7 
years to account for 
development and new 
technologies.
• 30 day public comment 
period:
• To close on June 26, 
2026
• Council adoption:
• July 7, 2026
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