HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 154-17 Traffic Signal Data Access Ageement with Traffic Technology Services, Inc RESOLUTION NO. 154 - 17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL DATA ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH
TRAFFIC TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
WHEREAS, City of Dublin (CITY) collects real-time traffic signal data; and
WHEREAS, Traffic Technology Services, Inc. (TTS) is in the business of developing
technologies, strategies, and systems for use in maximizing the efficiency of transportation end users
and thus the overall capacity of existing transportation networks; and
WHEREAS, TTS has a significant business interest to access real time traffic signal data as
the input into its proprietary and patented processes; and
WHEREAS, CITY real time traffic signal data may be made available to TTS at no cost to
Agency; and
WHEREAS, CITY real-time signal data are not confidential, nor identify any transportation end
user specifically in any manner; and
WHEREAS, CITY likes to pursue real-time signal data sharing with TTS to potentially improve
traffic safety along CITY streets; and
WHEREAS, TTS desires permission to obtain access to the real-time traffic signal data for use
in conjunction with its business; and
WHEREAS, CITY desires to use real-time data analysis tools installed by TTS to improve
traffic operations; and
WHEREAS, TTS agrees to provide related inventories and related geographic information
systems (GIS), signal performance metrics, and other formatted data products to CITY in exchange
for access to these real-time traffic signal data.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Traffic Signal Data Access Agreement attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 2017, by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Goel, Gupta and Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT: Mayor Haubert
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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Traffic Signal Data Access Agreement
This is an agreement between the City of Dublin("Agency")and Traffic Technology Services,inc.("TTS")..
Both the Agency and US are each sometimes referred in the agreement as"Party"and both the Agency
and US are sometimes referred in this Agreement together as"Parties".
Whereas,US is in the business of developing technologies,strategies, and systems for use in
maximizing the efficiency of transportation end users and thus the overall capacity of existing
transportation networks;
Whereas,Agency collects Real Time Traffic Signal Data and other related;data (Agency Data);
Whereas,US has a significant business interest to access Real Time Traffic Signal Data as the
input into its proprietary and patented processes;
Whereas,.Agency Data may be made available to US at no cost to Agency;
Whereas,Agency Data are not confidential,nor identify any transportation end user specifically
in any manner;;.
Whereas,US desires permission to obtain access to the Real Time Traffic Signal Data for.use in
conjunction with its business;
Whereas,US agrees to provide related inventories and related geographic information systems
(GIS),signal performance metrics,and other formatted data products to Agency in exchange for
access to these Real Time Traffic Signal.Data;
Whereas,.the Agency agrees to provide TTS with Real Time Traffic Signal Data to US subject to
the terms and conditions in this Agreement;.
Now therefore,TTS and the Agency agree as follows:
Section 1. Definitions
"Agency Data" means collectively,Real Time Traffic Signal Data,Traffic Signal Timing Plan,and any
other data provided to TTS by Agency under this Agreement.
"Real Time Traffic Signal Data" means signal status and states,demand status and states,and other
information available from the traffic signal:controller or Agency's central signal system or Agency's
Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS).
"Traffic Signal Timing Data"means signal timing plans,as-built intersection design,traffic signal
plans,signal control plans,or other documents that identify the time-of-day plans.
Section 2. Authorized Representatives
Obaid Khan is designated by Agency as an authorized representative(Agency Agent).
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The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Marketing Officer,or Director of Government Accounts are.
designated by ITS as authorized representatives(TTS Agent).
Section 3. Purpose and Scope
TTS desires access to the Real Time Traffic Signal Data,to include signal status and states,demand
status and states,and other information available from traffic signal controller or ATMS. In addition,:
ITS desires access to time of day signal timing parameters. TTS will use these data in patented,
proprietary processes to produce data products for use by TTS customers and other interested third
parties.
The intended use of the data is for connected vehicle applications to improve the vehicle
performance or efficiency,improve ride comfort for driver or operator and passengers, provide
information to the driver or operator,monitor driving behaviors,or apply to,automated features.
TTS shall limit its customers'applications of the data and derived product for applications that do
not violate local,state,or federal laws,or uses that will not be used in a manner to encourage
undesirable driver behavior for the Agency..
TTS will provide the server,operating system software,and any licensing to Agency on which the
connected vehicle application is installed..Agency will have the right to access and use the software
installed by TTS at Agency for its own applications and use.Agency,however,will not allow access to
Agency Data by use of TTS installed software by any other vendor for commercial use,without the
prior consent of TTS.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,Agency retains the right to allow a commercial vendor to access
Agency Data by use of an agreement similar to this one. This authorization agreement shall not be
interpreted to provide TTS with exclusive access to Agency Data.TTS acknowledges that Agency
makes no warranty or representation as to the quality,accuracy or timeliness of the data or that TTS
will have continuous'and unimpaired access to Agency Data. All Agency Data is provided as is,with
all faults and without warranty of any kind,either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to,
the implied warranties of merchantability,non-infringement and fitness for a particular purpose.
TTS shall not use Agency's name or Agency's seal for any marketing or promotional purpose other
than in describing the location covered by its data products. TTS shall not market or promote its
data products as being sponsored,endorsed or funded in any manner by the Agency but may
include attribution to the Agency as the source of the Agency Data,"
Agency reserves the right to discontinue the data stream upon seventy-two(72) hours'advance
notice to.ITS of its intent to do so.
The data products are not permitted for traffic law enforcement.
Section 4. Access of Traffic Signal Timing Data
Agency hereby grants TTS access to Traffic Signal Timing Data. TTS will work with Agency Agent to
obtain data in the most efficient and non-intrusive manner from Agency,which may include access
to Agency central system or ATMS, TTS will format the data using its API which resides on the
Agency's ATMS and transmit the data to the TTS cloud server through a dedicated datalink. TTS will
be provided with access to this Traffic.Signal Timing Data at no cost, except iTS will be responsible
for any costs associated with making the data available.
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Section 5. Access of Real Time Traffic Signal Data
Agency hereby grants TTS non-exclusive,non-transferable, non-sublicensable, limited,and royalty
free access to obtain and utilize its Real.Time Traffic Signal Data during the term of this Agreement.
TTS will format the data using its API which resides on the Agency's ATMS and transmit the data to.
the TTS cloud server through a dedicated datalink. US will be provided with access to.this Real
Time Signal Data at no cost,except TTS will be responsible for any costs associated with making the
data available. TrS will format the data using its API which resides on the Agency's ATMS and
transmit the data to the ITS cloud server through a dedicated datalink. ITS.will be responsible for
all vendor costs associated with Agency's ATMS vendor making system modifications to make the
Real Time Signal Data available. TTS shall have the right to use the data as described in Section 3 in
furtherance of its business purposes,subject to the terms of this Agreement. Agency reserves'the
right to make available the same data for other parties that request access to Agency Data.
Section 6. Ownership of and Rights to Data
The Agency retains all rights to the raw data,or Real Time Traffic Signal Data,being provided to TTS.
TTS:shall'own all rights to any formatted,predictive,or derivative data generated from the raw data
but shall provide attribution to the Agency as appropriate.
Agency.Data will be temporarily stored on TTS-owned,equipment at a physically-secure commercial
third-party hosting facility within the continental United States.
Section 7. Reporting
TTS shall provide Agency with periodic reports of signal performance metrics,at least quarterly,as
data become available.
Section 8. Indemnification
US will indemnify,defend,save,and hold harmless the Agency and its elected officials,employees,
and agents from all claims,including but not limited to claims that arise from or relate to 0)a breach
of TTS'representations and warranties,(ii)any personal injury,death:or property damage caused by
any alleged act,omission,error,fault,mistake or negligence of TTS,its employees,agents,or
representatives in connection with or incident to US'performance under or related to this
Agreement,and(iii)the infringement of any patent,copyright,trademark, trade secret or other
proprietary right of any third party by TTS'use of the Agency Data provided under this Agreement.
Section 9. Representations and Warranties
Agency makes no warranties concerning the quality or accuracy of the data provided under this
Agreement. Agency does not warrant it will be able to continuously provide the data without
interruption and expressly reserves the right to discontinue the data stream at any time.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein,Agency reserves the right to immediately
discontinue the Agency Data stream without notice and at Agency discretion upon evidence of
tampering or other unauthorized interference with the Agency Data. Except as expressly provided
for herein,Agency makes no other representations or warranties.
Section 10. Limitation of Liability
Nothing in this Agreement excludes or limits either Party's liability for:(a)fraud or fraudulent
misrepresentation; (b)breach of confidentiality; (c)indemnification obligations under Section 8(u)or
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tangible personal property arising from the negligence, reckless conduct or intentional acts of a
Party, its officers,employees or agents;or(e)matters that cannot be excluded or limited under
applicable law.
Section 11. Term
Unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 12,this Agreement will begin on the latest
date of the authorized agent signature(the"Effective Date")and continue for one (1)year(the
"Initial Term").This Agreement will automatically renew on the anniversary of the Effective Date for
successive one(1)year periods unless either party provides written notice of non-renewal at least
thirty(30)days before the end of the then-current term (collectively,"Renewal Terms"). The
"Term"will consist of the Initial Term and all.Renewal Terms, if any.
Section 12. Termination
In addition to the Agency's right to discontinue the data stream upon seventy-two(72)hour's
advance notice as set forth in Section 3,each Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement
by providing thirty(30)days'written notice to the other Party,unless identified otherwise in this.
Agreement.
Section 13. Data Destruction
Upon-termination or expiration of this Agreement,ITS shall destroy all raw data in whatever form
or medium,including all copies thereof. TTS shall destroy the data no later than thirty(30).days
following termination or expiration of this.Agreement and shall provide written certification to
Agency of such.destruction.
Section 14. Notices
Absent notice to the contrary in writing,all communications to ITS shall be sent to:
Traffic Technology Services, Inc.
Attn:Contracts&Agreements
17933 NW Evergreen Pkwy,Suite 240
Beaverton,OR 97006
or email: suppliers@traffictechserivces.com
Absent notice to the contrary in writing,all communications to the Agency shall be sent to:
City of Dublin Public Works
Attn:Obaid Khan,Transportation and Operations Manager
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin,CA 94568.
or at any other address as any Party may,from time to time,designate by notice given in
compliance with this Section.
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Section 15. Assignment
Neither Party shall assign,transfer,subcontract,or delegate all or any part of this Agreement,or any
interest therein, without the other Party's prior written consent,which shall not be unreasonably
withheld.
Section 16. Agreement Binding
This Agreement shall be binding upon the successors of Agency Agent,-ITS Agent;TTS,or Agency
and assigns of the Parties hereto.
Section 17. Personal Liability
Nothing in this Agreement may be construed to create any personal liability on the part of any
officer or agent of either Party to this.Agreement.
Section 18. Choice of Law
This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by and construed under the laws of the State in
which Agency resides as such laws are applied to agreements between residents of that State
entered into and to be performed entirely within that,State.
Section 19. Choice of Forum
The Parties agree to institute any litigation concerning the enforcement or interpretation of the
Agreement in the courts of jurisdiction for the Agency, unless the claim must be brought in a federal
forum,in which case it must be brought and adjudicated exclusively within the United States District
Court for the District of California. 'TTS hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of these courts,
waives any objection to venue in these courts,and waives any claim that either of these courts is an
inconvenient forum. In no way may this section or any other term of this Agreement be construed
as a waiver by the Agency of any form of defense or immunity,whether it is sovereign immunity,
governmental immunity,immunity based on the Eleventh Amendment to the Constitution of the
United States,or otherwise,from any Claim or from the jurisdiction of any court.
Section 20. Waiver
Any waiver of any breach of any condition or covenant herein contained to be kept and performed
by either Party shall not be deemed or considered as a continuing waiver,and shall not operate to
bar or prevent the non-breaching Party from declaring a default for any succeeding breach,either of
the same condition or covenant or otherwise.
Section 21. Severability
If any term(or part of a term)of this Agreement is invalid,illegal,or unenforceable,the rest of the
Agreement will remain in effect.
Section 22. Interpretation of the Agreement
The Parties acknowledge that each of the Parties have participated in the drafting of this
Agreement. No Party shall be considered to be the drafter of this Agreement for the purposes of
interpretation.
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Section 23. Parties in Interest
Nothing herein shall be construed to be to the benefit of any third party,nor is it intended that any
provision shall be for the benefit of any third party.
Section 24. Force Majeure
Neither Party will be liable for failure or delay in performance to the extent caused by circumstances
beyond reasonable control.
Section 25. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. This Agreement supersedes
all proposals and oral and written agreements between the Parties on this subject. No
modifications,alterations,changes,or waiver to this Agreement or any of Its terms shall be valid or
binding unless accomplished by a written amendment signed by both Parties.
IN WITNESS OF THIS,the Parties hereby execute this Agreement through their authorized
representatives.
AGENCY City of Dublin US
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Christopher L.Foss Steve Mager
Printed Name Printed Name
City Manager Director of Government Accounts
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City Attoiney Date:
City Clerk Date