LYT.snow Represents a Significant Advancement in Urban Mobility and Emergency Response Systems
Santa Clara, Calif, - January 4, 2023 - LYT, a leader in NextGen intelligent connected traffic technology solutions, announced today at the 2024 Transportation Research Board (TRB) conference it has launch LYT.snow, an advanced snowplow signal priority solution that enables snowplows to travel through intersections safely and efficiently to clear snow quickly so travelers can continue to safely move through their community.
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban transportation, cities are constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve traffic flow, enhance safety, and mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions. Utilizing LYT’s first-of-its-kind NextGen signal prioritization and intelligent transportation system technology, snowplows now can remove snow and ice quicker than before without the need to stop for red lights as they plow the streets.
LYT’s system leverages Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) powered by and real-time data to optimize traffic signal timings, particularly during inclement weather, ensuring efficient movement of emergency vehicles, public transportation, and now snow removal equipment.
The company’s state-of-the-art algorithms analyze real-time incoming data to make informed decisions about adjusting traffic signal timings. These algorithms consider factors such as road conditions, the urgency of emergency services, and the need for snow removal, ensuring a dynamic and adaptive response to changing situations. LYT’s cloud-based communication infrastructure facilitates seamless information exchange between snowplows, traffic management centers, and signal controllers. This allows for quick and coordinated adjustments to traffic signal timings based on the real-time needs of the city.
A recent 1 out of showed that with snowplow preemption, operators are more less stops and fewer cars trying to pass by them. In the same study it showed that commuters also benefited from the preemption. The routes with snowplow preemption had significantly higher speed.
“Our snowplow traffic signal prioritization technology represents a significant advancement in urban mobility and emergency response systems,” said Tim Menard, CEO and Founder of LYT. “As cities face the challenges posed by changing weather patterns, our NextGen technology offers a proactive and adaptive approach to managing traffic flow and ensuring public safety. By harnessing the power of real-time data and benefit both residents and the city's infrastructure in the face of adverse weather conditions.”
Faster, more efficient removal of snow also means a safer, cleaner environment. Snow removal chemicals, such as salt (sodium chloride), calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and sand, are commonly used to melt ice and snow on city streets during winter. While these chemicals effectively improve road safety, they can have various impacts on both infrastructure and the environment. Reducing idle times at red lights for municipal snowplows results in less concentration of chemicals distributed to one area while the machine waits for a green light.
LYT is the leading provider of NextGen intelligent connected traffic technologies that orchestrates today’s Intelligent Transportation Systems. LYT’s AI-powered, open architecture, machine learning technology enables a suite of transit signal priority and emergency vehicle preemption solutions that utilize pre-existing vehicle tracking sensors and city communication networks to dynamically adjust the phase and timing of traffic signals to provide sufficient green clearance time while minimally impacting cross traffic. LYT is headquartered in Silicon Valley and serves municipalities across the US and Canada. Learn more at LYT.ai.