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Imagine a world where traffic lights don’t just blink on and off, but work together as a team, making real-time decisions to keep traffic flowing smoothly and safely. This is the idea that XTraffic is bringing to life.
By upgrading traffic lights to operate as an intelligent, coordinated system, XTraffic is not only reducing traffic jams but also giving city managers and citizens back their most valuable resource: time.
Behind this solution are the minds of Luke Adams, Everett Ivy, and Brian Payne, the founders of XTraffic. Their vision is about more than just reducing traffic; it’s about making smarter use of infrastructure and creating cities that are better equipped to handle the challenges of the future.
XTraffic is at the forefront of this movement, offering cities a smart, scalable solution that turns ordinary traffic lights into a self-optimising network. These upgraded lights communicate and coordinate with each other, adjusting to traffic conditions, emergencies, and other factors in real time.
What makes XTraffic truly revolutionary is its approach to affordability and ease of implementation. Instead of requiring cities to spend massive amounts on new infrastructure, XTraffic’s system integrates seamlessly with existing technology. This lowers the barrier to entry, making it possible for cities to quickly deploy the system at a fraction of the cost—whether it’s for a single intersection or an entire metropolitan area.
Now, as part of Y Combinator, XTraffic is ready to connect with cities, investors, and partners who share their vision for smarter, safer urban environments.
Project Green Light
Google’s Project Green Light is also working on similar lines to help cities, improve traffic flow at intersections and reduce stop-and-go emissions.
With AI and insights from Google Maps driving trends, Green Light demonstrates a deep understanding of global road networks. This enables it to model traffic patterns and build intelligent recommendations for city traffic engineers to optimise traffic flow.
Currently, Project Green Light operates at 70 intersections in 12 cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
