XTraffic is at the intersection of advancements in sensor technology and affordability. Where it would previously cost a city up to $100,000 per intersection to create intelligent traffic lights, we can accomplish the same for pennies on the dollar. This means entire cities can affordably upgrade their infrastructure - and some already are. We are live in multiple Texas cities, with both ongoing and successful pilots, corridors of multiple intersections, and soon to be entire cities. Our customers enjoy less traffic, better safety, and data on which to build their future.
Technology for cities to automate and manage their traffic lights.
Title: XTraffic: Technology for cities to automate and manage their traffic lights. | Y Combinator

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### Technology for cities to automate and manage their traffic lights.

XTraffic is at the intersection of advancements in sensor technology and affordability. Where it would previously cost a city up to $100,000 per intersection to create intelligent traffic lights, we can accomplish the same for pennies on the dollar. This means entire cities can affordably upgrade their infrastructure - and some already are. We are live in multiple Texas cities, with both ongoing and successful pilots, corridors of multiple intersections, and soon to be entire cities. Our customers enjoy less traffic, better safety, and data on which to build their future.



XTraffic

Founded:2022

Team Size:4

Location:Dallas, TX

### Active Founders

### Luke Adams, Founder

Aerospace Engineering + Computer Science. 3 years @ SpaceX wearing many hats on the Starship program. Now, working to bring traffic and city infrastructure into the modern age @ XTraffic!



### Everett Ivy, Founder

Hi! I have studied computer science, worked on control systems at Amazon, and been a professional gamer. Now with my friends and cofounders at XTraffic I am making traffic lights smarter.



### Brian Payne, Founder

Background in control systems and embedded hardware at Amazon. Love all things robotics, now building hardware and software systems to solve traffic!



### Company Launches

[### XTraffic - Making traffic lights smarter and travel times faster](

**Tl;dr:** [XTraffic]( upgrades traffic lights to work together as an intelligent system, communicating and coordinating to reduce traffic and improve safety. The autonomous control of traffic lights gives back to both city officials and their citizens their most valuable resource - time.

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Hi everyone, we’re [Everett]( [Luke]( and [Brian]( the founders of XTraffic.



**Why Now?**

The combination of rapidly advancing technology and smart-city initiatives has created a unique intersection in time where intelligent traffic control is not just possible but affordable.

As smart city initiatives are being adopted worldwide, municipalities of all sizes are looking for ways to affordably transition to intelligent infrastructure. XTraffic leverages this trend by providing cities with a scalable, intelligent system that upgrades existing traffic lights into a self-optimizing network.

**Market Opportunity**

The global smart city market is projected to reach [$3.84 trillion by 2029]( with traffic management as a requirement to aid in driving this growth. Urban areas are expanding, and traffic congestion is a major pain point that costs the U.S. [more than $70.4 billion in 2023]( a 15% increase from 2022. XTraffic is tapping into this immense market opportunity by offering a solution that not only reduces traffic congestion but also enhances safety, reduces emissions, and increases overall quality of life.

**Why XTraffic?**

Our system isn’t just about less traffic; it’s about smarter use of our infrastructure. XTraffic's approach allows traffic lights to 'talk' to each other, making real-time decisions based on current conditions across an entire network. This holistic view enables our system to adapt dynamically to changing traffic patterns, emergencies, and other factors - this significantly reduces delays and optimizes traffic flow across entire cities.

With our solution, cities can avoid the massive costs of overhauling infrastructure. Instead, they can implement an affordable, flexible system that integrates seamlessly with existing technology. This reduces the barrier to entry and allows for rapid deployment, scaling from single intersections to entire metropolitan areas.

**Call to Action**

We’re excited to be part of Y Combinator, and we’re looking forward to connecting with cities, investors, and partners who share our vision for smarter, safer, and more efficient urban environments. If you’re interested in learning more or discussing opportunities, check out [ or reach out directly to our team.

Let’s work together to give people back their most valuable resource: time.
