Emergency soffit deployment
Emergency soffit deployment
Rapid response in LA
Security
Security
Urban infrastructure
Urban infrastructure
Los Angeles
District 7
SmartCycle’s journey began with a simple challenge: protect California’s vulnerable bridge soffits from theft, fire hazards, and unauthorized entry. The first prototype was installed on a high-risk structure in San Francisco, combining tamper-proof design with vibration-tested stability.
SmartCycle’s journey began with a simple challenge: protect California’s vulnerable bridge soffits from theft, fire hazards, and unauthorized entry. The first prototype was installed on a high-risk structure in San Francisco, combining tamper-proof design with vibration-tested stability.
Specifications
Location
Los Angeles, District 7
Timeline
February 2024
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The challenge
The challenge
Bridge cells in the Figueroa corridor were subject to repeated encampment intrusions and fire events—resulting in 70+ emergency calls in one year. Caltrans issued an emergency contract for immediate mitigation.
Bridge cells in the Figueroa corridor were subject to repeated encampment intrusions and fire events—resulting in 70+ emergency calls in one year. Caltrans issued an emergency contract for immediate mitigation.
The solution
The solution
SmartCycle rapidly deployed a full suite of soffit covers tailored to the site. Installation was coordinated with Caltrans crews to minimize traffic disruption while achieving full closure integrity.
SmartCycle rapidly deployed a full suite of soffit covers tailored to the site. Installation was coordinated with Caltrans crews to minimize traffic disruption while achieving full closure integrity.
The outcome
The outcome
22 units installed within weeks under emergency conditions.
22 units installed within weeks under emergency conditions.
Emergency call volume dropped to zero in the secured zone.
Emergency call volume dropped to zero in the secured zone.
Established a rapid-deployment model for crisis response.
Established a rapid-deployment model for crisis response.
Reinforced interagency trust between Caltrans and SmartCycle.
Reinforced interagency trust between Caltrans and SmartCycle.
Impact and benefits
Structurally verified
Structurally verified
Validated SmartCycle’s engineering approach
Validated SmartCycle’s engineering approach
Built for scale
Built for scale
Provided critical data and confidence for broader deployment
Provided critical data and confidence for broader deployment
Agency approval
Agency approval
Endorsed by Caltrans District 4 for high-risk zones
Endorsed by Caltrans District 4 for high-risk zones
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Protect your city today.
Upgrade to next-gen infrastructure safety.
© 2025 Smartcycle, Inc.
Protect your city today.
Upgrade to next-gen infrastructure safety.
© 2025 Smartcycle, Inc.