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"Wireless Solutions: Helping municipalities increase efficiency and cut costs"
Faced with security initiatives and under pressure to operate more efficiently with tighter budgets and staff reductions, today's public sector is experiencing higher demands on resources than ever before. As a result, governments have become increasingly motivated to run the public sector like a business, focusing on reducing costs and improving operational efficiencies.
Rogers delivers solutions to the government such as:
- Field Inspections
- Parking Meters & Enforcement
- Traffic Lights, Intersection & Signage Control
- Public Works (Services, Waste & Snow Removal)
- Local & Para Transit
- Contact Industry Canada to determine eligibility and level of priority
- Obtain approval
Mobile versions of standard inspection forms can be used to quickly and easily gather data, including images and signatures, and to submit completed forms in real-time for processing to back-end systems. Inspectors can remotely access essential database information, including inspection history and regulatory guidelines. Field alerts can be instantly distributed to the entire team.
Wireless parking meters offer increased payment options, including debit, credit and smart card transactions. The meters can be monitored for damage, coin capacity and paper and ink supplies for receipts. Patrol staff can be alerted about expired meters, and then print tickets and transmit fines data to headquarters.
Intersections can be monitored, transmitting real-time status information back to central command and saving on the cost of traditional landlines. Electronic roadway signs can be updated with real-time data, enabling commuters to make more informed decisions. Emergency vehicles can be equipped with in-vehicle intersection controls, allowing emergency personnel to manage "forced green lights" en route to their destination.
Work orders can be wirelessly distributed to mobile work crews, including priority alerts and real-time rerouting information. Monitor and manage fleet vehicles comprised of garbage trucks, road sweepers, snow ploughs, salt trucks and general maintenance vehicles through GPS location tracking, fuel and mileage monitoring, remote maintenance checks and theft recovery applications.
Transit signs can be wirelessly updated with real-time departure and arrival information, keeping customers informed. Route and schedule changes can be communicated effectively between drivers and central dispatch. Buses can be equipped with automatic passenger counters and video surveillance. All vehicles can be monitored through GPS location tracking to minimize theft, hijacking or misuse.
Rogers Wireless Priority Service (WPS) provide authorized subscribers with preferred access to wireless network during times of emergency and heavy network traffic. e.g. In times of high security or emergency situations Priority Access feature will allow National Security/Emergency Preparedness/Local Safety Services personnel calls to queue ahead of others (non-WPS users) currently in the queue for the next available radio channel.
WPS is only available to individuals authorized by Industry Canada.
For more information regarding WPS or to subscribe to it please visit Industry Canada at http://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/et-tdu.nsf/en/h_wj00016e.html or contact your Rogers Account Manager.
2 easy steps to subscribe to Wireless Priority Service:
Now you can make a priority call by dialing *272 plus the number you wish to reach.
Contact Industry Canada for more information regarding your eligibility:
| Web : | http://spectrum.ic.gc.ca/urgent/ |
| Phone : | 1-866-266-9031 |
| e-mail : | wps.info@ic.gc.ca |
| Fax : | 1-613-993-4433 |
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Peter Groccia, President, Precise ParkLink
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