Live break-in demo
Live break-in demo
SmartCycle holds the line
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
June 2025
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The challenge
The challenge
Caltrans District 7 leadership requested a live demo to verify product resilience under field-level attack conditions before scaling further.
Caltrans District 7 leadership requested a live demo to verify product resilience under field-level attack conditions before scaling further.
The simulation
The simulation
A new SmartCycle soffit was subjected to controlled break-in attempts using hammers, pry bars, and blunt instruments—mimicking real-world tampering scenarios.
A new SmartCycle soffit was subjected to controlled break-in attempts using hammers, pry bars, and blunt instruments—mimicking real-world tampering scenarios.
The outcome
The outcome
No breach occurred during the demo.
No breach occurred during the demo.
Minor cosmetic damage only; structural integrity maintained.
Minor cosmetic damage only; structural integrity maintained.
Cover was easily removed post-test with approved SmartCycle tools.
Cover was easily removed post-test with approved SmartCycle tools.
Observed by 10+ Caltrans leaders; reinforced confidence in procurement pipeline.
Observed by 10+ Caltrans leaders; reinforced confidence in procurement pipeline.
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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© 2025 SmartCycle Solutions Inc.
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.