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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-30

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Plain Language Summary

This bill appropriates $2.7 million in funding from North Carolina's Highway Fund to the Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to implement traffic signal preemption technology. This technology allows traffic signals to change in real-time to give priority to first responder vehicles like ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that traffic signal preemption technology reduces emergency response times by allowing first responders to pass through intersections faster, which can be critical in life-or-death situations.
• •They contend the technology improves intersection safety and efficiency, potentially saving lives and reducing accidents when emergency vehicles can reach scenes more quickly.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether $2.7 million represents the best use of highway transportation funds, or whether the money could address other transportation priorities.
• •Some might express concerns about whether the technology will be implemented across enough intersections to be truly effective, or raise questions about maintenance costs and long-term sustainability beyond the initial one-time funding.