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, a leader in vision artificial intelligence and spatial analytics, has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of 

America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2024

. Hayden AI’s patented vision AI platform has been deployed in several major U.S. metropolitan cities. Hayden AI and is currently a market leader in mobile automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement.

“Being named among the nation’s green technology leaders by TIME Magazine highlights Hayden AI’s accomplishments in making public transit more environmentally friendly,” said Chris Carson, CEO and co-founder of Hayden AI. “Our technology is helping decrease the carbon emissions of public transit vehicles as well as making public transit more accessible and reliable, ultimately reducing the numbers of vehicles on the road, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

The ranking lists the top 250 U.S. companies focused on sustainability with products or services that positively impact the environment. Hayden AI was one of only nine California-based companies included within the data analytics category.

In the United States, transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

In buses installed with Hayden AI equipment studies have shown increased bus speeds of up to 40% on some routes, reducing idling time and decreasing the buses’ carbon emissions. Last year, Hayden AI also launched an online tool to highlight how automated enforcement keeps bus lanes clear of illegally parked vehicles, reducing emissions by increasing bus speeds and keeping buses on schedule.

Additionally, increased speeds, reliability and accessibility can lead to a greater number of public transit users, which is one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of vehicles on the road and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

At Hayden AI, we’re pioneering real world problem solving powered by AI and machine learning. From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to digital twin modeling, data analysis and more, our clients use our mobile perception system to speed up transit, make streets safer, and create a more sustainable future. Learn more at 

Hayden AI Recognized by TIME Magazine for Green Technology

This week marks another bus route in New York City equipped with Hayden AI’s Automated Bus Lane Enforcement platform – and makes Hayden AI the largest provider of automated bus lane enforcement camera systems in the United States.

Our Automated Bus Lane Enforcement platform went live on another MTA bus route this week: the S79 in Staten Island. This is the second of 

 where Hayden AI’s patented bus lane enforcement technology will be deployed between now and the end of year.


This launch also makes Hayden AI the largest provider of automated bus lane enforcement camera systems in the United States, with 152 camera systems (and growing by the day) now deployed in New York City. Our contract with the MTA will result in at least 300 camera systems installed and activated by the end of 2022 with another 200 in early 2023.


Our bus lane enforcement platform automatically detects and identifies illegal parking in bus lanes, helping New York City’s MTA get transit riders to their destinations faster and safer by keeping bus lanes clear for buses.

2 down, 9 to go: NYC's S79 bus now enforced with Hayden AI

-- This week’s expansion of New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Automated Bus Lane Enforcement (ABLE) to the Q44 bus route will feature the first deployments of Hayden AI’s patented perception systems. The activation of the Q44-SBS route marks the first of the 9 bus routes to be activated for ABLE by the end of this year.

Over the course of the next few months, Hayden AI, a global leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, will install as many as 500 interior mounted automated bus lane enforcement camera systems for the MTA

“Everyone at Hayden AI is excited to see our AIoT powered camera systems in action on the Q44,” said Hayden AI CEO Chris Carson. “The Q44 is a critically important connector, providing access to jobs and essential services for thousands of riders everyday. We’re proud to help the MTA improve service on this route with automated bus lane enforcement.”

ABLE is a proven and effective tool, helping to increase compliance with dedicated bus lane stopping and parking restrictions. MTA bus routes with ABLE have seen improvements in bus speed and reliability leading to increased ridership.

“We look forward to helping make buses on the Q44 route move faster, having a positive impact on the tens of thousands of passengers commuting on this route” said Hayden AI Executive VP Vaibhav Ghadiok. “We deeply value our partnership with the MTA and are committed to delivering AI-powered data and insights to improve the ridership experience of New York’s transit system.

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 — The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT), in collaboration with the City of Sacramento, is launching a new Bus Stop Enforcement Program to improve safety, accessibility, and reliability for transit riders and bus operators. Beginning Thursday, December 19, 2024, the program will enforce parking regulations at bus stops throughout the city, ensuring that buses have unobstructed access to curbs, and passengers can safely board and exit buses at designated stops. 


Unauthorized parking in bus stops poses significant safety risks for transit riders and SacRT employees, and can create barriers for people with disabilities and those with mobility challenges. When bus stops are blocked, bus operators may be forced to load and unload passengers away from the curb, increasing the likelihood of accidents and delays. The Bus Stop Enforcement Program aims to reduce these risks by keeping designated transit zones clear.

“Clear bus stops are essential to providing a safe and efficient transit experience,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “This program will help improve accessibility for all riders, especially those with mobility needs, while keeping our transit service reliable and on schedule.”

The program will also enforce bike lane violations to decrease the number of vehicles obstructing bike lanes, supporting sustainable transportation options while fostering safer, more predictable road conditions for all users. The bike lane enforcement will begin later in 2025.


Up to 100 SacRT buses will be equipped with front-facing cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI) from Hayden AI. These cameras will detect and record instances of unauthorized parking in bus stops. When a violation occurs, the system captures a short video and a photo of the vehicle’s license plate, and the exact time and location of the incident. This information is then sent to the City of Sacramento for review and citation processing. 

Starting Thursday, December 19, 2025, there will be a 60-day grace enforcement period during which drivers illegally parked in bus stops will receive warning notices in the mail. Citations with fines will be issued starting Wednesday, February 18, 2025. Under Assembly Bill 917 (AB 917), California transit agencies now have the authority to use forward-facing cameras to enforce parking restrictions in transit-only lanes and designated transit zones. This legal provision allows SacRT and other agencies statewide to take significant steps toward improving transit safety and accessibility by ensuring that bus stops remain clear and accessible.

 Thursday, December 19, 2024, begins a 60-day grace warning period.

 Citations with fines will be issued starting Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

 If a vehicle is detected obstructing a bus stop, a citation will be mailed to the registered owner.

“We are committed to making Sacramento a more accessible and transit-friendly city. This partnership with SacRT is an important step forward,” said Staci Hovermale, Parking Manager, City of Sacramento. “By keeping bus stops clear, we can better serve all our residents and make sure buses are running efficiently and safely.”

This summer, SacRT conducted a 70-day pilot program on two busy downtown routes (bus routes 51 and 30) to assess the impact of vehicles illegally parked in bus stops. During the pilot, SacRT buses detected 286 parking violations obstructing bus stops. The high volume of violations confirmed the need for a targeted enforcement program to ensure accessible and safe boarding for all passengers.

Sacramento joins Oakland, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, and New York in deploying automated bus stop enforcement with bus-mounted camera systems.

California-based Hayden AI will provide the automated bus stop and bike lane enforcement camera systems for SacRT buses and Duncan Solutions is providing violation processing software. All evidence packages of parking violations detected by the camera systems will be reviewed manually by the City of Sacramento.

“Hayden AI was created to solve a serious problem: vehicles blocking dedicated transit zones. It’s been an honor to use our technology to help cities and transit agencies improve safety and deliver accessible, reliable transit service, and we’re excited to bring this technology to Sacramento,” said Charles Territo, Chief Growth Officer at Hayden AI.

“We’re looking forward to working with our long-time partners at the City of Sacramento and our new partners at SacRT and Hayden AI to help reduce parking violations in bus stops and in bike lanes. Reducing these violations will significantly improve safety and access to transportation for everyone in Sacramento,” said Jason Sutton, Senior Vice President of Parking and Mobility Solutions at Duncan Solutions.

SacRT Partners with City of Sacramento to Launch Bus Stop Enforcement Program to Enhance Rider Safety and Accessibility

At Hayden AI, we've created a platform that helps transit agencies move their riders safely, quickly, and sustainably. 

Why? Because we're transit riders. Many of us at Hayden AI come from backgrounds in public transit, urban planning, and transportation policy. And we know firsthand how important reliable and safe public transit is in making our communities places where everyone can thrive. 

We're excited to share this new video telling our story. Hayden AI is by transit riders, for transit riders. 

By transit riders, for transit riders: The story of Hayden AI

NEC Australia, a leading provider of smart transport technology solutions and Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and spatial analytics, announced today a partnership to deliver a seamless enforcement technology platform designed to improve road safety, sustainability and public transport reliability and accessibility to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

The partnership will combine NEC Australia’s extensive experience in providing technology solutions to transport operators with Hayden AI’s automated bus lane, bus stop, cycle lane, and double-parking enforcement platform.

Keeping dedicated transit zones and cycle lanes clear of parking violations and reducing double parking that blocks roadways is critical to improving transportation safety, accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. Together, NEC Australia and Hayden AI seek to help transport operators bring these benefits to cities across Oceania.

“Partnering with a company that has extensive experience bringing innovative technology to transport operators is really exciting for us,” said Chris Carson, CEO and founder of Hayden AI.

“Our vision AI platform helps cities across the United States solve once-unsolvable problems, like keeping bus lanes and cycle lanes clear of vehicles parking illegally. We’re eager to help transport authorities in Australia and New Zealand improve road safety, bus transport reliability, and accessibility for riders – and reduce emissions in the process.”

NEC’s Head of Smart Transport ANZ + Global Centre of Excellence Lead Mark Messenger said the Hayden AI announcement is an exciting and key partnership for NEC.

“Our partnership with Hayden AI aligns strongly with NEC’s wider strategy in leveraging AI to develop solutions for our customers to help them provide safer, more efficient and more reliable services. This groundbreaking technology has already been implemented in a number of locations throughout America and internationally, most recently in buses in New York City, resulting in a 5% increase in bus lane speeds, a 20% reduction in collisions, and an estimated 5% to 10% decrease in emissions on average.

“NEC has invested heavily in its own right to develop solutions leveraging AI technology as part of its mobility platform as well as working with best in breed solutions providers such as Hayden AI, who are leaders in bus lane and parking enforcement solutions globally to bring leading solutions to our customers.”

NEC Australia provides technology and expertise to transport authorities globally, with solutions ranging from smart ticketing to real-time mapping. Hayden AI’s mobile perception platform is installed on hundreds of transit buses in cities across the globe to improve road safety, transit reliability, and transportation accessibility for people with disabilities.

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First Hayden AI Cameras Activated on MTA's Q44 Route

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