Smart transportation technology developer Applied Information is working with Traffic Control Corporation (TCC) to distribute traffic signal preemption and priority products to cities and communities in America’s Midwestern states.

Applications for the technology include emergency vehicle preemption for fire, police and ambulance services and signal priority for transit buses, school buses and snowploughs.

TCC is one of the largest distributors in the United States offering products from over 30 different manufacturers.

The Applied Information preemption and priority solution employs GPS technology and multiple diverse, redundant communication methods including Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X Network), line of sight radio and optical technology.

In addition to the extended range of C-V2X Network to clear multiple intersections, the cellular connectivity enables emergency vehicles to alert motorists that a first responder is nearby via a smartphone app, Waze, and Haas Alert.

“Our partnership with Applied Information enables us to provide first responders across the Midwest with the industry-leading technology,” said John Lizzadro, President of Traffic Control Corporation. “Providing faster response times with the AI technology will save lives and will improve safety for our first responders and the motoring public.”

The partnership covers the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan and most of Missouri.