Modernizing American roads and transit systems to drive public good
Six ways the White House’s “American Jobs Plan” can improve road infrastructure and transit systems, while prioritizing safety, health and equity.
Leveraging technology to meet Vision Zero traffic fatality goals
Technology helps cities achieve their Vision Zero traffic goals of eliminating all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
Data-driven preemption reveals improved safety, travel time opportunities
Engineers from Global Traffic Technologies used GPS location data logged by Opticom vehicle equipment to pinpoint where slowdowns were causing delays to emergency response.
Transit Signal Priority: Handbook
Our streets and highways are getting more congested as the population grows and more cars enter the transportation system. It is in the best interest of all to improve public transit service so that more travelers will utilize transit freeing up space on our streets, diminishing our dependence on fossil fuels, and improving air quality.
Traffic signal preemption for emergency vehicles
This cross-cutting study identifies issues associated with emergency vehicle operations and emergency vehicle preemption.
Elegant Density
Cities around the world are racing to build living spaces and smart transit systems to capitalize on an unprecedented wave of urbanization.