ITS - Intelligent Transportation Systems Report

Traffic Signal Preemption for Emergency Vehicles:
A Cross-Cutting Study

Putting the "First" in "First Response"

[ Quality Assurance Statement ]

[ List of Tables and Figures ]

Executive Summary

Introduction

EVP — What Are The Benefits?

Improved Response Time

Improved Safety and Reduced Liability

Cost Savings in Fire/Rescue and EMS Planning

Cost Savings on Fire Insurance Premiums

EVP — Who Is Using It?

EVP — What Are The Technology Options?

Light and Infrared Systems

Sound-Based Systems

Radio-Based Systems

EVP — Who Should Be Involved?

Forming the Stakeholder Group

Evaluating the Need for Interoperability

Site Study Descriptions

Fairfax County, Virginia

St. Paul, Minnesota

Cross-Cutting Findings

The Benefits of EVP

The Cost of EVP

Lessons Learned

Overcoming Institutional Issues

Public Acceptance

EV Driver Training

System Installation

System Maintenance

Federal and State Guidelines on EVP Implementation

Responsibilities in EVP Deployment, Operations, and Maintenance

Information on Organizing, Planning, Deploying, and Operating EVP

Additional Resources