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Rear-view camera testing
Two buses equipped with rear-view cameras are currently being tested as part of a one-year pilot project. This trial will help us assess the cameras’ performance and test their reliability in a wide variety of conditions.
The cameras are installed at the front of the bus, one on the left and one on the right.
One of the first in North America
Some European cities already have buses with rear-view cameras. In North America, the STM is one of the first transit provider to conduct testing with this type of system.
The project reflects the STM’s goals of continuous improvement in road safety and aligns with the City of Montréal’s Vision Zero initiative.
Rear-view cameras provide better visibility for drivers, even in difficult conditions. Their positioning allows drivers to maintain their visual scanning habits at the wheel.
Expected benefits of rear-view cameras
The technology comes with many benefits:
Reducing vehicle blind spots
Improving visibility in difficult conditions such as darkness, bright sunlight, tunnels, rain and snow
Being less vulnerable to damage from collisions than traditional rear-view mirrors due to their compact size and higher placement on the vehicle
Improving safety for all road users
Innovative cleaning system
For maximum efficiency, STM teams designed an ingenious device to keep the camera lenses clean. Using the pneumatic system already present on all STM buses, it directs a jet of forced air into the camera lens. The device can be activated on demand or automatically.