ITS provider LYT has added Route Prediction traffic signal pre-emption to its LYT.emergency solution. Employing AI, Route Prediction predicts and optimises timely changes of traffic lights. This pre-emption clears a path well in advance for emergency vehicles.

By pre-empting only the necessary traffic signals along the anticipated route, the system ensures a faster journey for first responders. It also minimises disruptions to regular traffic flow.

Lyt’s Route Prediction provides a bird’s-eye view of the city, allowing officials to monitor all vehicles and pre-emptions in real-time. This visual representation extends to the predicted routes, giving operators insight into the system’s operation.

The new service provides customisable business rules, giving cities control over pre-emption parameters. A turnkey low-cost solution, it requires no maintenance and operates without additional hardware.

Route predicted pre-emption is designed to tackle the challenge of intersection safety by accounting for pedestrians and surrounding traffic. This helps ensure a clear and safe path for emergency vehicles. The system adjusts traffic signals well in advance, allowing ample time for pedestrians to cross and traffic to clear before first responders arrive.

It also eliminates unnecessary pre-emptions. By activating only the signals along the predicted route and continuously updating this path using AI, it reduces disruptive false pre-emptions. This targeted approach maintains normal traffic patterns in unaffected areas, preserving overall traffic flow efficiency and addressing a major concern of traffic engineers.

“In today’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, the integration of AI and advanced technology in traffic management is a true necessity,” said Tim Menard, CEO and Founder of LYT. “Our Route Prediction solution represents a significant leap forward in creating safer intersections for first responders, pedestrians, and all road users. By harnessing the power of AI, we’re able to anticipate and clear emergency routes with unprecedented precision, dramatically reducing the risk of accidents and improving response times. This technology doesn’t just benefit emergency services; it creates a ripple effect of positive outcomes for entire communities. As we continue to innovate, we’re committed to building technology that serves the greater good, creating urban communities that are safer and more responsive to the needs of all.”