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The Future & 5 Benefits of Electric Fleets for Cities

The future of electric fleets is here and the benefits are numerous. Fleet electrification refers to phasing out and replacing commercial, city, and municipality fleet vehicles that use fossil fuels. Replacing vehicles with an all-electric fleet has numerous benefits. We recently wrote several articles about the implementation of electric buses for public fleets and…

How are High Gas Prices Impacting Holiday Travelers this Year?

Discover how high gas prices are affecting holiday travel plans this year and get tips for budgeting and navigating peak travel days.

The 6 Most Common Types of Bus Stops that Cities Are Now Using

Here at LYT, we have shared extensively about the public transportation sector, specifically relating to public bus transit. Whether helping public transportation in cities with advanced technology to assist in transit signal priority or simply sharing trends regarding the future of electric buses, we make a valiant effort to cover it all! In an…

How it Works: What Sits on a Traffic Light?

Have you ever wondered what hardware sits on top of a traffic light/traffic signal? It is usually pretty obvious what hangs down from a traffic signal mast arm pole – a traffic signal. However, the gadgets on top of the pole can sometimes throw us a loop. Are the cameras on top designed to…

Plane to Train Connection – What is Stopping this From Happening at Your Airport?

Dulles International Airport offers something very few airports in the United States can – direct access to a metro rail system.   After finally completing the years-long construction project, the Silver Line Metrorail trains began operating at Dulles International Airport in November 2022, taking passengers to Reston, Tysons Corner, and Washington, D.C.    The much-needed…

Red Light Cameras – The Good, The Bad & What the Stats Say

The first red light camera bill was first introduced in New York City in the early 1990s with one idea in mind – promote intersection safety for motorists and pedestrians. After the initial introduction of red light cameras in NYC, numerous state and city jurisdictions have implemented the use of red light cameras to reduce fatal…

The Correlation Between Emergency Response Times & Your Homeowner’s Insurance

When it comes to purchasing the perfect homeowner’s insurance for your home there are a few factors that will usually determine how much it will cost you each year. Factors such as the cost to rebuild your home, where your home is located, the age of your home, the coverage package you select, and…

Who Invented Traffic Lights? The Story of John Peake Knight

Discover the history of traffic lights and how John Peake Knight's invention in 1868 revolutionized urban traffic management and safety.

New Year’s Eve Preparation Tips for First Responders & Emergency Personnel

Each year, countless people worldwide will celebrate the closing of one year and the start of a new year. From celebrating with friends and family to attending lively parties or events, many have traditions they adhere to. However, one thing most will fail to account for is that dreaded trip to the emergency run…

Are You Really at A Higher Risk of A Heart Attack on Thanksgiving?

We have all heard that tryptophan in turkey makes us sleepy, but can the Thanksgiving holiday cause a heart attack? The simple answer is yes. A large meal loaded with rich foods (more common for Thanksgiving dinner than any other time of the year) can trigger a heart attack. Existing circumstances and prior health…

The Zipper Merge – Why Waiting Until The Last Minute to Merge Is Changing How Cities Manage Traffic

  Believe it or not, traffic experts universally agree that the zipper merge is the most effective merge technique to keep traffic flowing and save everyone time in the process – contrary to what our blood pressure might indicate. Approaching a “Lane Closed – Two Miles Ahead” warning sign is the last thing anyone…

The Future of Electric Buses & Current Obstacles to Adoption

Right now there is a very high chance your city’s public transit authority has an electric bus within its fleet. That is great news. While the future of electric buses is here, there are still significant gaps to overcome for most cities to truly implement a fleet of electric buses. Battery-powered electric buses are…