We are grateful for the federal support for this innovative technology to make our city streets safer,” said Ithaca Mayor Laura Lewis. This adaptive system would not be possible without the partnership between the City of Ithaca, NYSDOT, Ithaca City School District, and the Ithaca Fire Department. “Adding this groundbreaking traffic signal priority system to our transit infrastructure will improve safety and efficiency by prioritizing not only our fire trucks but also our school and transit buses. I’m proud to have fought to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide grants like this one to communities across our state, and I’ll keep fighting to upgrade our nation’s infrastructure.” Senator Gillibrand said, “This federal funding will allow Ithaca residents get to around more efficiently and more safely and help our firefighters respond quickly to emergencies. As majority leader, I am proud to have led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to passage and deliver this major boost in federal funding to give Ithacans a safer and more streamlined commute.” “Over $1.7 million to upgrade traffic signals will pave the way to keep our streets safe for our schoolchildren and brave first responders. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, Ithaca is now in the fast lane for the future of safe and innovative transportation,” said Senator Schumer. The project will target select traffic signals along key transportation corridors in the city, allowing for coordinated signal timing and improved traffic flow. The project has the potential to help decrease fire emergency response times, make school bus pick-up and drop-off times more consistent, and enhance the reliability of public transportation services. This federal investment made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act, will help Ithaca deploy a dynamic traffic signal priority (TSP) system for transit buses, school buses, and fire trucks at up to 15 high-traffic intersections. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program to improve the efficiency of school buses, transit, and fire operations. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the City of Ithaca will receive over $1.7 million in federal funding as a first round recipient of the U.S. Schumer, Gillibrand: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Helping Greenlight The Future Of Transportation In Ithaca Senators Say $1.7 Million SMART Grant Will Put Ithaca In The Fast Lane For Smarter Traffic Signals And Safer Streets, Paving The Way For A Brighter Future And A Faster Commute Ithaca Is Among The First In The Nation To Tap The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program To Use Innovative Technology To Improve Public Transit And Safety
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