The Benefits of Traffic Signal Preemption Systems in Modern Traffic Management

Traffic signal preemption (also called traffic signal prioritization) is a system that helps the operator supersede the normal operation of traffic lights. The most familiar use of these systems is that they help in manipulating traffic signals in the path of an emergency vehicle, halting disturbing traffic and allowing the emergency vehicle right-of-way, thereby decreasing response times and increasing traffic safety.

Benefits of Traffic Signal Preemption Systems in Modern Traffic Management:-

1.   Improved response times:- The original reason for getting TSP was to improve response times around the town, especially with an increasing population and the accompanying growing traffic congestion at intersections. Preemption requests are set up to be produced when the officer uses the emergency lights and sirens; they have the alternative of using a manual button in the vehicle as well, which helps in operating without the lights and sirens being activated.

2.   Incident-based preemption:- The use of the preemption system is policy-based, which signifies that it is used for any call that requires a “Code Three” response, which is the “top on priority” where sirens and the lights are activated.

3.   Increased safety:- Diversions are extremely dangerous for both the public and the officers concerned; because of that, there is a balance that must be taken into account when looking at whether we start or continue a diversion. Having preemption available to clear upcoming intersections –can even clear the intersections before the trespasser vehicle gets to it – is a major benefit.

4.   Multi-agency cooperation:- In Grand Prairie, the fire staff also uses the preemption system on all its fire equipment and its ambulances for the same points we do; to get them to the place of incidents quickly and safely.

The streets department is accountable for managing the infrastructure in the state and they have the EVP equipment on their vehicles, mainly for testing purposes. They can also be used if there is an issue with the automated traffic signals at an intersection, helping the vehicles to temporarily control the lights at that intersection to get traffic flowing through.

Emtrac Systems, ideally perfectly combines cellular, radio transmission, and GPS technology all together into one easy-to-use device. Their newly designed preemption systems, such as cellular, GPS, and radio technologies, can provide help in clearing traffic well ahead of time and easily decrease emergency response times. Get in touch with the EMTRAC system for the Transit Signal Preemption (TSP) program Call: (214) 607-0100, Mobile: (618) 316-4633, email at: Info@Emtracsystems.Com.

 

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