What is Emergency vehicle preemption (EVP)?
Emergency vehicle preemption (EVP) interrupts normal traffic signal timing to provide a green light to approaching emergency vehicles so that they can pass through intersections to get to emergencies safely and quickly.
Guiding Principles Driving This Project
- Mobility - Improve accessibility and transportation options for residents and visitors of all abilities
- Transparency - Use data and analytics to improve decision-making and City services while broadening public access to information
- Traffic Management-traffic flow on City streets, improving travel times and reducing congestion.
- Forward Looking - Proactively plan for emerging and future transportation technologies
Project Background
The City of Alexandria is implementing transit signal priority and emergency vehicle preemption systems. These systems allow vehicles such as buses, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles to pass through traffic signals more efficiently. The goal is to keep buses on schedule and improve response times for emergencies.
