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SARTA Anti-Collision Bus Technology Retrofit

Sector: Road • Location: Canton, Ohio, United States

Source: Canton Repository

Project
Planned

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is retrofitting two 35-foot buses with anti-collision technology including lane detection, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The technology uses LIDAR, radar, and cameras to detect obstacles and alert drivers, enhancing safety. The project is funded by a $2 million federal SMART grant and involves installation of Perrone Rob

Status
Prospective
Sector
Road, Car parking, Government, Automotive
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Canton Repository

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The project “SARTA Anti-Collision Bus Technology Retrofit” is an infrastructure initiative in the Road sector, located in Canton, Ohio, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Canton Repository.

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2026-07-22

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The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) is retrofitting two 35-foot buses with anti-collision technology including lane detection, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. The technology uses LIDAR, radar, and cameras to detect obstacles and alert drivers, enhancing safety. The project is funded by a $2 million federal SMART grant and involves installation of Perrone Robotics' collision avoidance system. The buses are planned to be tested and deployed on specific routes in Stark County after thorough testing and driver training.

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Transportation

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United States of America (USA)

State

Ohio

City

Canton

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Canton Repository

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Road, Car parking, Government, Automotive

Article published date

2025-09-16

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