PT09: Transit Signal Priority (TECO Street Car/ City of Tampa)

Definition:

The Transit Signal Priority service package for TECO Street Car and City of Tampa uses transit vehicle to infrastructure communications to allow a transit vehicle to request priority at one or a series of intersections. The service package provides feedback to the transit driver indicating whether the signal priority has been granted or not. This service package can contribute to improved operating performance of the transit vehicles by reducing the time spent stopped at a red light.

Elements Associated with Transit Signal Priority (TECO Street Car/ City of Tampa)

• City of Tampa Field Equipment
• City of Tampa TMC
• TECO Street Car Line Dispatch
• TECO Street Car Line Vehicles