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Normal Tests Emergency Light Tech | Peoria News
Normal’s testing a high-tech traffic light upgrade that lets emergency vehicles “bypass” red lights with a wireless signal—aimed at slashing response times. Starting small on Raab Road, the town hopes to prove the system works before rolling it out across all 65 lights. With recent concerns over slower emergency access after a fire station relocation, officials see this tech as a game-changer for first responders. A 3-6 month trial is underway, and since Bloomington’s already using the same system, collaboration could speed up statewide adoption—because every second counts. Listen in…
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