San Jose just made its buses 20% faster

Public transit could be on the verge of getting a whole lot more efficient.

The Bay Area city of San Jose says it has improved public transportation by implementing an AI transit signal priority (TSP) system that makes its bus routes 20% faster and shortens ride times for passengers. An urban planning win, it also broadens the strategies available to other cities looking to improve their public transport.

TSP systems are programs that make traffic lights responsive and adaptable to public transportation in real time.