The Award Acknowledges Menard’s Significant Contributions to Urban Mobility through the Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data-Driven Solutions.
Santa Clara, Calif, – August 19, 2025 – Mass Transit Magazine has named Timothy Menard, Founder and CEO of LYT, a recipient of its esteemed 40 Under 40 Award, an honor that celebrates the most influential and innovative next-gen professionals in the public transit industry. The award acknowledges Menard’s significant contributions to urban mobility through the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions.
The award acknowledges Menard’s journey, which began with a focus on autonomous vehicles and campus bus testing. His vision evolved to leverage vehicle data for broader traffic management, aiming to impact overall traffic efficiency. A pivotal moment came with a meeting with the CIO of VTA, identifying a critical gap where existing CAD/AVL systems failed to prioritize buses within traffic systems, a problem LYT was uniquely positioned to solve. This led to LYT’s successful expansion in San Jose, marking a significant take-off for the company, marking a significant take-off for the company.
“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by Mass Transit Magazine,” said Menard. “This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire LYT team, and it reinforces our commitment to transforming urban mobility through innovative technology.”
Menard finds immense satisfaction in the tangible impact of LYT’s solutions on people’s daily lives, contributing to smoother commutes, reduced congestion, and more efficient public transit systems. He is also driven by the intellectual challenge of solving the complex puzzle of urban mobility with rapidly evolving AI and data science fields.
Menard believes the industry should emphasize prioritizing human-centered design and ethical considerations from the outset, coupled with continuous community engagement. He stresses that technology is a tool to address human needs, and addressing bias and equity is non-negotiable for ensuring solutions serve all community members. Building public trust through transparency and community engagement is paramount for adoption, and an iterative approach is essential due to the dynamic nature of urban environments.
About Mass Transit Magazine
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About LYT
LYT is the leading provider of smart cities NextGen intelligent connected traffic technologies that orchestrate 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 in real-time 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.
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