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Abstract
Using GPS/GIS to Test Emergency Vehicle Traffic Signal Preemption
Track: EMS, Fire, Disaster Management
Author(s): Arthur Dock
GPS and ArcView can be used together to quickly test emergency vehicle traffic signal preemption equipment. This paper describes a step-by-step testing method developed by the author. Preemption provides priority treatment by interrupting the normal cycling of a traffic signal in favor of an emergency vehicle. This assists emergency personnel in safe and timely arrival at incidents. The range setting of these devices is critical, as the traffic signal must have an adequate amount of time to display the appropriate indications. Testing provides verification of range.
Arthur Dock
City of Mesa
Transportation
320 East 6th Street
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa , AZ 85211-1466
USA
Phone: (480) 644-3128
Fax: (480) 644-2914
E-mail: arthur_dock@ci.mesa.az.us