Jacksonville, US expands traffic signal priority

Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) has contracted with Jacksonville Transportation Authority in Florida for the expansion of its latest-generation GPS-equipped Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) system. The Opticom TSP system allows public transportation agencies to extend or truncate green cycle times at traffic signals for more accurate schedule adherence. In turn, transit vehicles are on the road less, which reduces fuel and fleet costs for more profitable operations. In Jacksonville, additional bu
October 28, 2016 Read time: 1 min
542 Global Traffic Technologies (GTT) has contracted with Jacksonville Transportation Authority in Florida for the expansion of its latest-generation GPS-equipped Opticom transit signal priority (TSP) system.

The Opticom TSP system allows public transportation agencies to extend or truncate green cycle times at traffic signals for more accurate schedule adherence. In turn, transit vehicles are on the road less, which reduces fuel and fleet costs for more profitable operations. In Jacksonville, additional buses have been added to the existing Opticom TSP system.
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