GMV Awarded Contract to Upgrade Porto’s Public Transportation System

GMV has secured a contract with the city of Porto to implement a cooperative ITS server and install V2X
Roadside Units (RSUs). This technology will enable the city's buses and trams, operated by Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto (STCP), to request traffic signal prioritization at intersections.

Cooperative ITS is a set of technologies designed to raise driver awareness, optimize traffic, and increase road safety for the various mobility actors.

Many use cases are already being implemented in multiple pilot projects across the EU. Traffic light prioritization is one of them. The main goal is to minimize the impact of traffic lights
on delayed services, and therefore increase service reliability by reducing delays. This leads to more predictable and consistent service schedules, which is essential for both operators and passengers. Reliable services encourage more people to use public transport, reducing traffic congestion and emissions, and promoting cleaner and greener urban environments.

GMV will develop and deploy a central solution, connected to a set of C-ITS Roadside Units, the STCP SAE and Porto’s traffic management system. This setup will enable the municipality to start providing V2X data, not only to the STCP’s vehicles but also to any other V2X-enabled vehicle that drives on the city’s roads.

This project highlights GMV's dedication to advancing mobility technologies and its commitment to fostering safer and more efficient urban mobility solutions.