We all hate traffic. Some small-town people define traffic as a four-way stop. If you are a person who has lived in Los Angeles, your definition of traffic would be a little different. As a matter of fact, it would send most people into cardiac arrest.
From people as traffic sensors to dining on recycled traffic signs, check out the 25 terrific traffic innovations from Trend Hunter's archives below.
Implications - Traffic is a universally hated and recognized element. Both drivers and pedestrians are influenced by the frustrations and dangers of traffic or the pain of traffic regulations. In pop culture, entertainment, art and technology, innovations related to the experience of driving and traffic are constantly hitting the market to cater to the consumers looking to better their experiences on the road.
25 Terrific Traffic Innovations
From People as Traffic Sensors to Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs:
Brian G Randles — Oct 22, 2009 — Autos
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Humorous Traffic Signs
Funny and Unusual Road Signs from Around the World
24
Traffic-Stopping Tennis Apparel
Federer, Nadal & Williams Preview US Open Wardrobes
23
High-Tech Traffic Safety
Hanyoung Lee's Virtual Wall
22
Innovation in Traffic Control
The Rumbler Siren Shakes Car
21
Dining on Recycled Traffic Signs
Metal Work by Boris Bally
20
Traffic Cone Stages
Hedgehog Concert Pavilion Raises Awareness to Youth Homelessness
19
Traffic-Slowing Structures
Twelve Bridges Designed by Drost and Van Veen Architects
18
People as Traffic Sensors
Nokia's Road Experiment
17
Infrastructure That Mimics Nature
The Traffic Tree
16
TomTom Traffic Plugin For Your GPS
15
Innovative Traffic Lights
Eco LEDs Direct Drivers Whether to Stop or Go
14
Staged Traffic Jams
Maider Lopez Creates an Unlikely Scene in the Aralar Mountains
13
Equal Gender Traffic Signs
12
Tricky Traffic Control
Smart Decano Speed Bump Responds to Vehicle Speed
11
Stop & Relax
Traffic lights in New Delhi
10
Floors Inspired by Traffic Flow
Dimension Laminate
9
Intuitive Traffic Lights
Audi Backs Travolution to Reduce Congestion
8
Forever Green Stop Lights
The Solar Traffic Light is Eco-Friendly Traffic Controller
7
Fingerprinting at Traffic Stops
Cops Violating Privacy?
6
Real-Time Smog Logs
UK 'MESSAGE' Program Maps Traffic Pollution in a Google Maps Overlay
5
Real-Time Traffic Apps
Stay Updated on Jams With the Traffic.com Application
4
Ferrari-Branded Traffic Assist Pro
3
In-Dash Traffic Cam Warnings
NAVIGON Red Light Cameras Alert Drivers to Dangerous Intersections
2
Profane Traffic Lights
Manhattan Prankster Gives Crosswalk Lights the Finger
1
Redesigning Traffic Lamps
Cubic Driving Lights by Art Lebedev
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Multifunctional Transport Buses
The Bubblic Public Imagines the Future of Public Transit
Stress-Reducing Garbage Initiatives
The Hefty Brand Launches its 'Trash Time Out' Campaign
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
AI-Powered Waste Trackers
The Binit Household Waste Tracker Streamlines Recycling
Multi-Person Scooter Designs
The Conceptual 'Hop' Scooter Platform Imagines a New Commuter Option
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Two-Wheeled EV Concepts
The 'SHANE' Two-Wheeled Electric Car Concept Has Space for Five
Lifestyle-Conscious Transportation Pods
The KIA Pod Concept by Junseok Park Has Level 5 Autonomy
Automated Vertical Car Parks
Daniel Statham Studio Designs the Future Car Park in China
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Hotel Room Vehicle Designs
The Mercedes x Belmond Vision Pullman Express is a Hotel on Wheels
Impairment-Aiding Navigation Apps
The Commute Booster App is Made to Help the Visually Impaired
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers
The Voltpost Provides Easy Access to EV Charging
Sustainable Multi-Person Scooters
Of My Imagination Designs the Hop Vehicle for Urban Spaces
Meditative Trash Campaigns
Hefty's Trash Time Out Provides Support During the Holiday Season
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Predictive Autonomous Vehicle Features
VERSES AI and Volvo Cars Aim to Enhance Pedestrian Safety
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Mood-Enhancing Car Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'FRI' Air Purifier Has a 3D-Printed Design
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Trucks
Hyzon Motors and New Way Trucks Have Entered into a Partnership
Sustainable Smart City Solutions
Omniflow is Illuminating Sustainable Smart Cities with Edge AI
Tracking Device Safety Implementations
Google is Rolling Out Anti-Stalking Measures to Trackers
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Hands-Free Driving Campaigns
Ford UK's Social Campaign Shares Merch for the "Passenger Princess"
Influencer-Inspired In-Car Dashboards
bibigo Launches its New 'Dashboard Kitchen'
Racer-Inspired City Car Concepts
The Nissan Concept 20-23 is Imagined as the Perfect City Car
Autonomous Interactive Shuttle Buses
The Coach Atoz Shuttle Bus by Disegno T9 is Communicative
Automobile-Focused Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Unveils Modern Driver Collection
Tech Brand Vehicle Features
Sony and Honda's Collaborative 'Afeela' Car Boasts Entertainment Tech
Luminated Transparent Custom Vehicles
Fast Dog Designs the Custom Volkswagen ID 3 EV
Enlightening Travel Apps
Herodot AI Turns Sightseeing Into Something More Substantial
Solar-Powered Autonomous Vehicles
The 'Ada' Autonomous Vehicle Concept is Passively Charged
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Driving App Enhancements
Waze Voice Feature Update Enhances Hands-Free Driving Safety
Polite Driver Communication Lights
The Sorry Thanks Car Sign Helps Drivers Communicate Easily
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Optimized Driving Route Tools
Routora Promises to Reduce Drive Time by 30%
Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights
Trek Bicycle Unveils the Carback Radar Rear Bike Light
Drunk Driving Detection Tools
VinAI Strives to Make the Roads Safer for Drivers & Pedestrians
Motion Sickness Smartphone Features
Apple Vehicle Motion Cues Will Arrive in iOS 18
Car-Free Day Campaigns
Swapfiets Advocates for Car-Free Days in Dutch Cities
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors
Vivacity Sensors are Helping with Keeping Bikers Safe
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
AR Infrastructure Lenses
This Augmented Reality Lens Reveals Innovation Everywhere in NYC
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Retro-Futuristic Headlight Automobiles
BMW Vision's Neue Klasse Gears Towards an Electric Angle
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles
Mercedes Benz Presents a Look at the Vision iMobility
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Tech-Driven Drive Thrus
Pita Pit's New Drive-Thru Design is Flexible, Scalable and Efficient
Microplastic Particle-Transformed Designs
The Tyre Collective Creates Products from Particles
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Comprehensive Travel Navigation Apps
Destination App Integrates Information from Over 800 Sources
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
AI Road Trip Planners
Huuk Describes Itself as "Canva for Road Trip Travelers"
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Car-Identifying Apps
Scout Helps Enthusiasts Identify a Vehicle
Motorway-Inspired Minimal Timepieces
Margaret Calvert Designs the M1 Watch for Mr Jones Watches
AI City Travel Planners
Travelicious is an AI Travel Planner Specifically for Cities
Innovative Digital Signage
Creative Realities Enhances Fan Engagement & Outcomes with New Signage
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
AI-Driven Traffic Management Technologies
Rekor Systems Celebrates Adoption of Its Rekor Command™
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
Rewritten Christmas Song Ads
Burger King UK's Hijacking Christmas Will Guide You to the Drive Thru
Accesible Autonomous Transportation Services
The 'Nubit' Autonomous Mobility Service is Modular
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Tech-Enhanced Travel Planning
Travvit is a Travel Discovery Platform to Inspire Better Vacations
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
AI-Powered Parking Solutions
Parking Sign Scanner Helps Users Decode Parking Signs
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Comprehensive AI Trip Planners
TravelPal Recommends Activities, Walking Routes, Dinners, and More
Accessible Driverless Public Buses
Treasure Island Rolls Out the Loop Program in San Francisco
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
AI Navigation Upgrades
Tmap Mobility Launches an AI-Powered Revamp for its Navigation App
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Updated Map-Navigation Apps
The Waze App is Implementing a Slew of New Updated Features
Handy Roadtrip Weather Apps
The 'Wayther' App Helps Travelers Take Weather into Account
AI Content Licensing Platforms
'TollBit' Aims to Be an Early Adopter in AI Music Licensing
Automated Transit Buses
Vicinity Motor Corp. Deploys Its Electric Bus in Michigan
AI-Powered Signage Apps
Parky AI Was Created for Understanding Confusing Montreal Traffic Signs
Safety-Promoting Logistics Services
Drivewyze Debuts a Complimentary Service Dubbed Drivewyze Free
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
50s-Style Diner-Themed Drive-Ins
Tesla is Beginning its Diner and Drive-In Movie Supercharger
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Time-Limiting Browser Extensions
BrowseTimeLimit Helps Users Navigate the Web More Intentionally
Analytic Visitor Engagement Tools
FastSensor and SEMA Show Strive to Improve Exhibitor Experience
Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
AI-Powered Transit Services
Hayden AI Aims to Improve Transit Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Hacker News Insights
Hacker Search Bridges the Gap Between Anecdotal Evidence and Expert Knowledge
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Swedish Electric Road Highways
Trafikverket is Leading a Project to Charge EVs Whilst Driving
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Waterway-Tracking Travel Apps
Kreuzungen Helps You Identify The Rivers You Crossed on Your Journey
In-Neighbourhood Service Maps
TROT KIT Helps Nomads Find Services Where They Are