First Responders on Emergency Calls Arrive Faster and Safer with More Than 4.3 Million Green Lights Provided by Applied Information’s Glance Preemption System in 2024

More than 9 million unscheduled bus stops avoided with Glance Transit Signal Priority

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emergency vehicles equipped with Applied Information’s Glance^® preemption system made over 1.3 million emergency trips in 2024, resulting in more than 4.3 million green lights given while responding. In excess of 13,000 hours of travel time were saved by fire, ambulance and police vehicles equipped with Glance based on fleet-wide averages.¹

While reducing response times by an average of 18%, the Glance system is additionally designed to reduce accidents involving emergency vehicles and the public. Glance does this by providing the emergency vehicle a series of green lights in the direction of travel and bringing all other traffic to a halt. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 19,225 collisions involved fire department emergency vehicles in 2023, resulting in 1,450 injuries.²

"In addition to the time savings, our responses are safer for our firefighters and the public," said Tim Milligan, Marietta, Georgia Fire Chief. "Having all opposing traffic stopped by the time the fire apparatus arrives at an intersection eliminates the potential for accidents, which we see demonstrated daily."

Transit Signal Priority --

Public transportation buses equipped with Glance Transit Signal Priority (TSP) made 5.1 million trips in 2024 and avoided 9 million unscheduled stops at traffic signals.

According to numerous studies, TSP increases on-time performance, reduces fuel consumption and emissions, reduces driver workload, and improves traffic flow in the direction of bus travel, all while generally going unnoticed by side street motorists.³

"Glance Transit Signal Priority helps to provide more reliable on-time performance, which makes for a better commuting experience for our customers," said Mike Tremblay, Director of Transit Development, Greater Portland Metro in Portland, Maine. "Additionally, avoiding unnecessary stops at traffic signals saves fuel, reduces emissions and wear and tear on our vehicles."

Glance TSP avoids unscheduled stops by shortening the time of red lights, or extending the green light until the bus can pass through the intersection. Glance TSP works on buses with a supplied vehicle communications unit or can be virtual by using an existing Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system.

“We know Glance helps first responders save lives and improves the quality of life for those who rely on public transit,” said Bryan Mulligan, President of Applied Information, Inc. “This data lays out in numbers the improvements to daily life that this technology can bring about when working with our partner agencies across North America.”

Glance is used by more than 1,450 transportation agencies across North America.

About Applied Information –

In 2011, Applied Information^® transformed the traffic industry by using Internet of Things technology to make school zones safer for students. Today, Applied Information makes it easy to see and manage all types of traffic control devices from anywhere, on your phone or in a browser. Our Glance^® technology provides hardware, software, communications, cloud computing and cutting-edge connected vehicle applications in one easy-to-use solution.

Applied Information’s customers, partners and employees create a safer and more reliable travel experience for millions of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and first responders across North America.

For more information, visit www.appinfoinc.com.

Editors: Images for Marietta Fire and Partland Metro may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/z3vkwka5

¹ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BGSmVO67B4 
² https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/research/nfpa-research/fire-statistical-reports/firefighter-injuries-in-the-united-states 
³ https://www.itskrs.its.dot.gov/2007-b00345#:~:text=Home%20/-,Evaluation%20of%20several%20transit%20signal%20priority%20systems%20found%20decreased%20bus,bus%20stops%20by%2050%20percent