CANADA regarding the bus operations and route information making real time bus location a service directly available to the public . Information on the bus operation informs the timing of maintenance , warranty and mileage routines so that buses can be taken out of service at optimal times and minimizes service interruption . We are able to have real-time bus information , none of which would be possible without the cellular infrastructure provided by Rogers .”
In addition to connected buses the City has also connected 700 city vehicles comprised of fire trucks , works and parks operations vehicles , snow operations vehicles and facility maintenance vehicles providing real time location-based information . The connected snow fleet provides real time snow plow information for the public along with the expected level of service for snow clearing . The onboard sensors also track when the snow blades are active , when and where salt or sand is applied , and the rate at which it is applied . This information is invaluable to the operations of a large and complex service during a snow storm . The City recently implemented an Advanced Traffic Management System ( ATMS ) which required the connection of over 700 traffic intersections . While the City was able to connect two thirds
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