SIGNAL PRIORITY SYSTEM DEMO PROMISES INCREASE IN SERVICE WITH MINIMAL COSTS

A recent demonstration of a signal priority system in Tacoma, Washington, has shown that it may be one of the few ways a transit agency can increase service and reliability without significantly increasing operating costs. Pierce Transit recently concluded a demonstration project which adapted optical signal pre-emption technology commonly used by emergency vehicles to a signal priority system for transit.

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    American Public Works Association

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  • Authors:
    • Funkhouser, B
  • Publication Date: 1996-9

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 14-15
  • Serial:
    • APWA Reporter
    • Volume: 63
    • Issue Number: 8
    • Publisher: American Public Works Association
    • ISSN: 0092-4873

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00725800
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Sep 26 1996 12:00AM