ATS partners with REI on school bus stop arm enforcement

American Traffic Solutions (ATS) has added another partner to its school bus stop arm enforcement portfolio. In addition to its current integration with AngelTrax, ATS and Radio Engineering Industries (REI) will now work together to offer a school bus stop arm camera enforcement solution. According to ATS, its CrossingGuard school bus stop arm running solution has proved to be extremely effective at reducing the number of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. This alliance will combine
January 30, 2015 Read time: 2 mins
17 American Traffic Solutions (ATS) has added another partner to its school bus stop arm enforcement portfolio. In addition to its current integration with 5876 AngelTrax, ATS and Radio Engineering Industries (REI) will now work together to offer a school bus stop arm camera enforcement solution.

According to ATS, its CrossingGuard school bus stop arm running solution has proved to be extremely effective at reducing the number of vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses.  

This alliance will combine ATS’ expertise in road safety camera solutions with REI’s extensive line of quality commercial electronics for thousands of manufacturers, suppliers and operators in the transportation and agriculture industries.

"REI has been developing products for the school bus industry for the last 25 years," said James Tuton, ATS CEO. "We're excited to have the opportunity to partner with an industry leader that shares our commitment to customer service."
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