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Hillsborough County is boosting emergency response with a smart traffic signal system that clears intersections before rescue vehicles arrive. Installed at 600+ locations, it’s enabled over 600,000 preemptions in a year, cutting crucial seconds from response times. Powered by Applied Information, the system helps emergency crews navigate traffic more safely and efficiently—protecting both responders and the public.
Hillsborough County is upgrading 600 intersections and 175 emergency vehicles with a smart traffic signal system that senses approaching emergency vehicles and switches lights to green. The system—which relies on GPS, cellular, and radio tech—cuts response times by about 30 seconds per call, enhancing safety and efficiency.
This initiative is powered by Applied Information, whose technology enables seamless emergency preemption at intersections—giving first responders a clearer, safer path to those in need.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue partnered with Applied Information to implement green light preemption technology, giving emergency vehicles priority at traffic signals. Now covering over 85% of the county, the system has performed 600,000+ preemptions and cuts response times by an average of 30 seconds—helping first responders reach emergencies faster and more safely.
