Request for Proposals: Eastern Wake Traffic Signal System Integration?Study

The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), in partnership with the City of Raleigh, NCDOT, and eastern Wake County jurisdictions (the towns of Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, and Rolesville), is soliciting proposals for the Eastern Wake Traffic Signal System Integration Study . This study builds upon CAMPO’s previous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSM&O) initiatives. The purpose is to evaluate feasibility, provide technical guidance, and outline implementation steps for integrating traffic signal systems across jurisdictional boundaries while aligning with Raleigh’s Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) standards.

Expected outcomes include:

• Development of a tailored integration guidebook for Raleigh and eastern municipalities, leveraging national best practices and lessons from the Western Wake Study.
• Comprehensive infrastructure evaluation and mapping of existing/planned signal systems, ownership, maintenance responsibilities, and traffic management center needs.
• Review of funding opportunities, including ITS TIP projects, and identification of local, state, federal, and partnership-based sources.
• Peer reviews of national signal system integrations to identify best practices relevant to eastern Wake County.
• Draft agreements and template language for data-sharing, maintenance, access, and liability frameworks.
• Regular coordination with a Technical Steering Committee (CAMPO, NCDOT, Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Wake Forest, Rolesville).
• Targeted stakeholder outreach to build consensus and promote participation.

The consultant is expected to provide recommendations and final deliverables to the client and deliver final project presentations to local governing boards no later than anticipated completion date of June 30, 2027. Completed Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed anticipated to be issued in late February 2026.

The North Carolina Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is inviting qualified consulting firms or persons to submit Statements of Qualifications, Interest, and Experience in evaluating new access and multi-modal connectivity to Pleasant Park, as identified in the recently adopted Town of Apex’s Western Big Branch Area Plan. This study will make recommendations to the Town and MPO for increasing multimodal access to Pleasant Park by evaluating up to five options for new access points for feasibility. Possible locations for the analysis include: a Pleasant Plains Road grade separation of US 1; a grade separation of Kelly Road or Boyette Street and Old US 1 Highway and the existing CSX train tracks; a new NC 540 grade-separated crossing; and a new collector road parallel and just south of the CSX tracks between Friendship Road and Pleasant Plains Road. The intent of this study is to identify a single recommended connection or series of connections for further analysis.

Each alternative will be assessed at a conceptual level based on feasibility, safety, and ability to meet the project’s purpose and need. As the study progresses, the consultant will work with the project team to narrow the alternatives and identify a recommended connection. A planning-level cost estimate and implementation strategy will be developed for the recommended alternative(s).

In addition, the study will define the purpose and need for the new connection, develop materials for and conduct public engagement in collaboration with Town and MPO staff, and prepare and present materials at Planning Board and Town Council meetings, two MPO Technical and Executive Board meetings, and two public meetings.