"Transit Signal Priority (TSP) helps buses get through traffic signals more efficiently by holding green lights or shortening red ones when a bus is approaching. Until now, most systems worked best for far-side stops, where buses stop after passing through an intersection. However, many transit agencies prefer near-side stops because they give drivers better visibility and reduce the need for passengers to cross in front of traffic. However, these safer configurations make it harder for signal systems to give the bus priority effectively.1"
"The updated Glance system can be added to existing traffic signals and is already being piloted in several cities. Early results show improvements in on-time performance and shorter delays at intersections. The launch supports broader efforts to make public transit more reliable and consistent; helping more riders get where they're going on time, while reducing congestion and vehicle"
The Glance Transit Signal Priority system now supports near-side bus stops by using live bus location and timing data to adjust signal timing, advancing or delaying lights as needed until boarding completes. The update enables traffic signals to hold green or shorten red phases for approaching buses at near-side stops without moving infrastructure or rerouting. The system can be added to existing traffic signals and is being piloted in several cities. Early pilots show improved on-time performance and reduced intersection delays. The capability aims to increase transit reliability, improve passenger safety at near-side stops, and help reduce congestion.
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