Key takeaways Importance of infrastructure maintenance – Michigan DOT’s Ancillary Structures Program, supported by HNTB software, emphasizes the need for proactive inspections and maintenance of critical structures like bridges, overpasses and traffic signals. Risk mitigation – By assessing vulnerabilities, programs like the Ancillary Structures Program helps prevent structural failures, ensuring public safety and reducing costly emergency repairs. AI-driven traffic optimization – LYT’s system leverages AI to adjust traffic signals dynamically, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. Data-Driven Decision-Making – The platform provides cities with real-time data insights, allowing for more effective transportation planning and long-term infrastructure improvements. Episode seven of the Infrastructure Technology Podcast explores the latest innovations revolutionizing urban infrastructure and traffic management. The episode dives into Michigan Department of Transportation’s Ancillary Structures Program, an initiative designed to maintain the safety and integrity of bridges, overpasses and other critical structures through proactive inspections and advanced technology. Brandon Lewis sits down with the founder of LYT, a leader in smart traffic solutions, to discuss how artificial intelligence-driven technology is optimizing traffic flow, reducing congestion and improving emergency response times. From enhancing sustainability to making data-driven urban planning decisions, this episode sheds light on the future of intelligent city infrastructure.