The Brief
- Roswell is installing emergency vehicle pre-emptive technology at all of its traffic signals. The emergency vehicles are equipped with GPS and communicate with the traffic signals. As the vehicles approach an intersection the light will turn green to clear their path.
- City officials say it will lead to faster response times, fewer crashes and make the roads safer for everyone.
- City officials say by the end of October every traffic light will have the system in place.
ROSWELL, Ga. – The City of Roswell is rolling out new technology designed to help emergency vehicles reach incidents faster and more safely by automatically controlling traffic signals.
What we know:
City officials say the system uses GPS technology inside police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances to communicate with traffic lights as they approach intersections. The lights will automatically turn green in the vehicle’s direction, allowing first responders to pass through without delay. The system can also detect if the emergency vehicle is turning and adjust the light accordingly.…