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PodcastsMarch 5, 2026

How AI and Innovation Are Powering the Future with LYT’s Timothy Menard

Menard discusses how data-driven signal prioritization is improving efficiency, reliability, and ridership, while offering insight into the innovations driving the next generation of smart mobility. Together, they explore how technology and collaboration are paving the way for a more connected, sustainable future in transit.

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Cherriots bus at traffic signal using LYT technology.
Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2026

Oregon’s Cherriots, LYT Launch Transit Signal Priority Partnership

The project explicitly targets the busiest and longest route in the Cherriots system.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardNovember 20, 2024

Modernizing Urban Transportation: The Funding Challenge and Innovative Solutions

Transportation infrastructure serves as the backbone of any thriving city, facilitating the movement of people and goods that drive economic growth and enhance quality of life.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 20, 2024

Biz Briefs: Modeshift, YLT, and Balfour Beatty

Biz Briefs features the latest partnerships in the public transit and motorcoach industries.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2024

INIT/Mattersoft Launch Central Traffic Signal Priority Project in Denver

The innovative pilot empowers smart traffic control, resulting in improved schedule adherence and better on-time vehicle performance, according to the company.

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Newsby StaffOctober 23, 2019

RideKC announces start date for new BRT route

The new route will inject $56 million worth of street and sidewalk upgrades, transit stop infrastructure, and advanced technology along a 10-mile corridor.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2019

Calif. city launches new 'smart' signal priority system for mass transit

Reduces traffic signal delays, and uses AI to anticipate users’ arrivals at signalized intersections and then request priority.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2019

PSTA lands $4M grant for BRT project

With faster, more reliable service, PSTA projects ridership to increase to 5,000 rides a day.

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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2019

Chicago launches program to prioritize bus service on popular routes

Mayor Emanuel allocated $5 million toward unsnarling bus slow zones at bottlenecks and pinch points to improve service.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2019

'Bus Only' traffic signals coming to 6 D.C. intersections

The technology, known as "queue jump," is part of a package of improvements designed to speed bus trips and keep service on time.

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