The five-year agreement will bring intelligent signal priority technology to 67 intersections across Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton, with plans to expand across LAVTA's full bus fleet
LIVERMORE, Calif., – September 9, 2026 – The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), operator of Wheels bus service, has selected LYT to modernize transit signal priority across the Tri Valley region, following a multi-city evaluation conducted with an engineering consultant and staff from Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton. The five-year agreement, authorized by LAVTA's Board of Directors, will bring LYT's cloud-based platform to 67 intersections, including 33 in Livermore, 26 in Dublin and eight in Pleasanton, with a planned expansion to support LAVTA's full fleet of 68 buses.
Replacing an Aging System
LAVTA has used transit signal priority since 2011, when the agency first equipped its original Rapid line with infrared technology. The system was upgraded to a GPS-enabled platform in 2019, but that system is no longer supported by its manufacturer and does not provide the regular reporting LAVTA needs to confirm how well it is performing. Rapid buses operate in mixed traffic, and signal delay can make it difficult to protect connections and travel times across the region. LAVTA identified the need for a modern system that could operate consistently across three cities, work with varied signal infrastructure and expand alongside the agency's fleet.
Over roughly 14 months, LAVTA worked with their consulting firm to evaluate signal priority systems alongside staff from the three cities. The review, part of the agency's broader design and engineering project, confirmed that LYT best matched the group's shared operational, technical and integration requirements. All three cities approved the improvements incorporated into the final design, and LYT submitted its proposal in May 2026.
Better Service for Riders, Better Data for Staff
The project is centered on Rapid routes 10R and 30R, which connect riders to BART, the Livermore Transit Center and ACE Station, and major employment centers throughout Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. When a qualifying bus approaches a signal, LYT's platform can request additional green time or reduce the wait for the next green signal, helping delayed buses recover time while limiting disruption to cross traffic. LAVTA plans to expand signal priority support from its current 20 equipped buses to its full 68-bus fleet, giving the agency more flexibility in vehicle assignments while preserving the benefits riders see on the Rapid corridors.
Beyond faster, more reliable trips, the new system is expected to give LAVTA information it has not routinely had access to under its current setup, including real-time priority logic, multi-jurisdiction integration and reporting through LYT's Travel Analytics Portal. LAVTA staff highlighted these capabilities, along with the system's overall performance and operational effectiveness, in board materials presented ahead of the agency's July 2026 approval.
"Moving buses faster matters, especially in suburban areas where cars naturally get a lot of priority," said Christy Wegener, Executive Director of LAVTA. "Having experienced first-hand what the LYT system can do, I am thrilled to see the improvements we can make to our bus system."
Implementation Timeline
LYT will begin with several months of baseline data collection before activation, and the system is expected to go fully live in early 2027. Field equipment at each intersection will be procured separately by LAVTA, while LYT's agreement covers software licensing, implementation, testing, deployment, analytics and ongoing support.
"Bringing Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton onto one coordinated platform will give LAVTA a clearer picture of how the system is performing across every corridor, not just the Rapid lines," said Tim Menard, Chief Executive Officer of LYT. "Our team is looking forward to supporting LAVTA through implementation and every stage that follows, so riders can count on more consistent trips and staff can rely on the data behind them."
About LYT
LYT is an intelligent connected traffic technology provider whose cloud-based, AI powered platform helps public agencies coordinate traffic signal priority for transit and emergency vehicles. LYT works with existing signal controllers and vehicle systems to help agencies improve transit reliability and emergency response without adding roadside hardware at every intersection. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, LYT serves municipalities across the United States and Canada. Learn more at LYT.ai.
About the Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority
The Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) was created in 1985 by the cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton and Alameda County. In addition to passenger fares, the agency is supported financially by federal, state and local sources, including Alameda County Transportation Commission Measures B and BB. LAVTA supports sustainability by reducing vehicle trips and traffic congestion and by improving air quality.
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