CYVL

Cyvl is a Somerville software company that helps cities understand the condition of their streets, sidewalks and other public assets. It mounts LiDAR sensors and 360-degree cameras on city vehicles to capture the public right-of-way, then uses AI to map what is there, measure it and assess its condition. Public works departments use the results to decide which repairs come first and to plan budgets with current data rather than outdated records and resident complaints.

The founder’s interest started at 18 on a road crew in Southbury, Connecticut, followed by work on self-driving cars and nationwide 3D mapping systems for defense. Cyvl now connects its sensor data with city records such as 311 reports, permits, work history and budgets, so crews can plan and verify repairs. Atlanta is a showcase client: continuous road data helped its transportation department prioritize downtown paving, and local TV reported 60 percent fewer downtown potholes than in 2024.

What to Know

• More than 100 cities use the Cyvl platform.
• Coverage extends beyond pavement to sidewalks, curb ramps, signs, lights and signals.
• Repeat data collection lets cities measure the same corridor before and after capital work.
• Inquiries typically get a response within one business day.