EMTRAC Systems is the Technological Leader in Providing Wireless Intelligent Transportation Solutions





As the benefits of Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) were widely recognized in industry reports and recommendations, Transit Signal Priority (TSP) became a logical extension of EMTRAC system technology. This technology was not limited to buses though, as EMTRAC became an early adopter of system customization for transit rail, being utilized on both commuter rail and light rail vehicles.



The distributors of the EMTRAC system also work closely with the traffic engineers and technicians, implementing enhancement suggestions and offering support when needed. These types of partnerships often require being involved in some of the most challenging agency projects, particularly those aimed at improving safety.

An example of one such initiative is improving transit-rail safety for trackside rail workers who often find themselves in the most vulnerable locations along transit lines. Trains that run quietly while at high speeds are an advantage for passenger service, but they also present a unique set of challenges for wayside rail workers.

To address these challenges, the EMTRAC team developed the Rail-Worker Notification System, which enables wayside workers, train operators, and central personnel to receive alerts when trains are approaching their position within a specified amount of time. Workers carry a small notification device, which alerts them of oncoming trains by a combination of audible, visual, and vibratory alerts—the more immediate the danger, the higher the alert level.

This patented system has been successfully tested by multiple transit rail agencies under some of the most demanding conditions, including through tunnels and depressions, high-speed sections, and high-interference pedestrian areas.

Another recent project involves improving bicycle detection, a continual challenge for traffic agencies as the number of bicyclists and bike lanes increases. To address this challenge, we released the EMTRAC Mobile-Detection App, which connects bicycle commuters with traffic networks—and enables traffic departments to achieve previously unreachable detection rates.

Improved transit and transportation grids are a key part of the future of transportation in North America, and the EMTRAC system must meet demanding operational and environmental requirements so that it achieves both the efficiency goals and safety goals of the forward-looking agencies using the system.


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