PT09-Transit Signal Priority
Status: Existing
Description
The Transit Signal Priority service package allows a transit vehicle to request priority at one or a series of intersections. The request can be made via short range communications from the transit vehicle or using track circuits or other rail infrastructure for light rail transit implementations. The service package provides feedback to the transit vehicle operator indicating whether the signal priority has been granted or not. It supports transit–specific signal indicators that can be used to exclusively give right–of–way to transit vehicles, not other road users at the intersection. This service package can contribute to improved operating performance of the transit vehicles by reducing the time spent stopped at a red light.