car.jpg CORVALLIS, Ore. – Countdown timers that let motorists know when a traffic light will go from green to yellow lead to safer responses from drivers, research at Oregon State University suggests. The findings are important because of mistakes made in what traffic engineers call the “dilemma... Read more
Smartphones have become one of the biggest threats to pedestrian safety. Short of banning their use on the roads, this could be the next best solution!
Traffic light timers are common but should be adopted as the international standard worldwide.
Countdown timers can reduce cases of drivers attempting to “beat” traffic lights before they turn red.
https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/traffic-signal-countdown-timers-lead-improved-driver-responses
How about these crosswalk barriers? They can be an excellent way to protect pedestrians, whether they are paying attention or not.
They are also being used in Germany!
In-ground pedestrian warning lights are becoming common on crosswalks – several countries, such as China, have deployed them.
Smartphones have become one of the biggest threats to pedestrian safety. Short of banning their use on the roads, this could be the next best solution!