Green Lights Save Lives
LYT gives fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles priority through intersections. First responders arrive faster and safer when seconds matter most.
No line-of-sight hardware
No missed signals
Just a clear path
Challenges & Pain Points
Every Second Counts
Delay at an intersection isn't just frustrating. For a patient in cardiac arrest, it's life or death. Response time matters more than any other variable.
Intersections Are Dangerous
The most dangerous moment in any emergency response is crossing an intersection. Cross-traffic doesn't always yield. Collisions happen. Crews get hurt.
Legacy Systems Fail
Line-of-sight hardware misses vehicles that turn early or change routes. When the hardware fails, first responders proceed on red.
Maintenance Never Stops
Roadside hardware breaks down. Someone has to maintain it. Most cities don't have the resources to keep up, leaving coverage gaps when it matters most.
What is Emergency Vehicle Preemption
Emergency Vehicle Preemption clears intersections ahead of arrival. LYT predicts the best route for response, communicates with traffic signals, and turns lights green in advance.
No line-of-sight hardware. No reliance on roadside equipment. No missed signals when a vehicle turns early or changes course.
First responders move faster. Intersections are safer for everyone.
Truck en route
Route predicted
Path cleared
LYT IN ACTION
See how LYT helps first responders move through intersections faster and safer with cloud-based emergency vehicle preemption.
The LYT Advantage
Route Prediction
LYT predicts the most likely route to an incident and pre-clears signals along the way. No manual input from the driver. The system learns from every run and gets smarter over time.
Green Lights Only When Needed
Priority is granted conditionally, not constantly. Normal traffic flow stays intact when no emergency vehicle is responding. Less disruption for the public. Fewer false preemptions for your team.
Live Map Visibility
Dispatchers and officials see every active vehicle and preemption on a live map. Know exactly where your units are and what signals they have cleared.
Safer for All Road Users
Cross-traffic clears before your vehicle arrives. Pedestrians have time to get out of the way. A safer intersection for your crew, and for the public.
Funding
Most legacy traffic systems are large capital purchases. Hardware, installation, and years before you see a return. LYT is different.
As a cloud-based software platform, LYT is an operating expense. Predictable annual costs. Continuous updates included. No new procurement cycle every time the technology improves.
For agencies navigating budget approvals, OpEx is often faster to authorize and easier to justify with real performance data.
Not ready to commit? Start with a pilot.
LYT's 90-day pilot program gets your agency to measurable results quickly. Defined scope, minimal disruption, and a clear path to full deployment.
LYT is available through several cooperative purchasing contracts. Your agency can procure directly without running a competitive solicitation, saving months of procurement time while satisfying bidding requirements.
LYT is currently available through:
DES — Washington State
Washington agencies can procure LYT directly through the Department of Enterprise Services cooperative contract. No RFP required. Fastest path to deployment if you're in Washington.
LA Metro Contract
LYT holds a competitively awarded contract with LA Metro. Eligible agencies can use a rider contract to procure LYT directly, skipping the solicitation process entirely.
NEORide
NEORide member agencies across Ohio and the Midwest can access LYT through this FTA-compliant cooperative. If your agency is a member, procurement is already within reach.
If your state or region uses a different cooperative, talk to our team. We'll help you find the fastest path to contract.
Several federal programs can fund a LYT deployment. Here are the most relevant pathways:
IIJA — Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Substantial IIJA funds remain available as of early 2026 across multiple DOT programs. Transit agencies and municipalities can access funding through several IIJA-authorized programs including those listed below.
FTA Section 5307 — Urbanized Area Formula Funding
Provides federal resources to transit agencies for capital, operating assistance, and transportation-related planning. Available to urbanized areas with populations of 50,000 or more. Fully funded for FY26.
CMAQ — Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Explicitly covers priority control systems for emergency vehicles and transit vehicles, including signal technology. Up to 100% federal share for qualifying priority control projects.
HSIP — Highway Safety Improvement Program
Funds safety-focused infrastructure improvements, including technology that reduces intersection risk for emergency vehicles.
State and Regional Funding
Many states and regional MPOs offer additional funding for transit technology and public safety infrastructure. Our team can help identify what's available in your state and geography.
Featured Success
Stories
Emergency Response
Clearing a Pathway in Rancho Cordova
Discover how LYT's cloud-based preemption solution improved emergency response times in Rancho Cordova, enhancing safety and efficiency for first responders.
Cloud-Based Preemption
Elk Grove Fire Department Achieves 154% Faster Response with Cloud-Based Preemption.
Learn how Elk Grove modernized emergency vehicle preemption to improve response times and help crews move through traffic more safely.
Emergency Response
Tempe Fire Improves Safety and Response Times with LYT
See how Tempe Fire Department uses LYT.emergency to improve intersection safety and support faster emergency response.