The City of Vancouver is entering a non‑financial, zero‑cost pilot with Google LLC to leverage Google’s “Green Light” platform for traffic‑signal timing optimization. The initiative will use Google’s crowd‑sourced mapping data and machine‑learning models to generate recommendations aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing vehicle idling, and cutting greenhouse‑gas emissions. The pilot runs from mid‑July 2026 through the end of 2027, with the City retaining the right to terminate with 60‑day notice. Because the data and analytics are proprietary to Google, the contract is awarded as a sole‑source direct award with a lump‑sum, zero‑value arrangement.
• Scope: Delivery of traffic‑optimization recommendations via Google’s proprietary platform.
• Term: 15 July 2026 – 31 December 2027 (≈ 535 days).
• Value: $0.00 contract price (zero‑cost pilot), though the implied service value is likely substantial.