Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic signal (MBATS) System Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025080721
Public Agency
City of Manhattan Beach
Document Title
Manhattan Beach Advanced Traffic signal (MBATS) System Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/18/2025
Document Description
T-261 This project will establish a fiber-optic network linking all traffic signals along the City's main corridors, with monitoring nodes at City Hall, Fire Station #2, and the Public Works Yard, and a hub connection to the LA County Traffic Management Center.This project will establish a fiber-optic network linking all traffic signals along the City's main corridors, with monitoring nodes at City Hall, Fire Station #2, and the Public Works Yard, and a hub connection to the LA County Traffic Management Center. Improvements include upgraded signal poles and enhanced pedestrian crossings at eight intersections on Highland Avenue and Artesia Boulevard, improving safety, accessibility, and traffic flow. The project will also connect key City facilities to the fiber network, reducing reliance on leased services, lowering costs, and benefiting residents. businesses. and visitors through safer, more efficient transportation and communication systems
Contact Information
Name
Gilbert Gamboa, P.E.
Agency Name
City of Manhattan Beach
Job Title
Acting City Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Manhattan Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Zip
90266
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Class 1(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The project proposes to upgrade and connect the existing traffic signal controller equipment through a fiber optic backbone infrastructure which is a negligible expansion of the existing use. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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