Smart Preemption and Priority Solutions

Why Drivers Ignore Emergency Vehicles and How Smart Corridors Can Help

Most drivers do not intentionally ignore sirens. They are distracted, boxed in, or unsure what traffic is about to do. For police, fire, and EMS, those few seconds of hesitation add up along the corridor and can directly affect...
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How Emergency Vehicle Preemption Keeps Response Times Low During Fire Season

Each second matters when wildfires strike. During fire season, congested roads, evacuation routes, and unpredictable traffic conditions can delay fire engines and emergency responders when communities need them most. That’s where emergency vehicle preemption technology, which grants fire and...
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Preparing Cities for Machine Learning in Traffic Management

Cities nationwide are facing growing pressure to modernize outdated traffic systems, especially as the potential of machine learning in traffic management becomes clearer. Yet many traffic cabinets and controllers date back decades, and are simply not equipped for handling...
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Improving School Zone Safety with Smart Detection Systems

School zones are some of the highest-risk areas for traffic accidents. With distracted drivers, unpredictable pedestrian behavior, and varying traffic patterns throughout the day, ensuring safety requires more than just signage and speed bumps. Implementing smart detection systems can...
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WESTERN SYSTEMS PARTNERS WITH TOMAR TO ENHANCE SAFETY SOLUTIONS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Southern California, April 21, 2024 – Western Systems, a leading provider of traffic management solutions in the western United States, is proud to announce its partnership with TOMAR, a pioneer in emergency equipment since 1969. This strategic alliance aims...
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Smarter Bicycle Detection and Traffic Efficiency

Bicycle traffic is on the rise across the U.S, and especially along the west coast. Nationwide, the sale of bicycles was up 50% YoY in March, and businesses across the country are actually experiencing a shortage of bicycles. The...
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