These Traffic Lights Can Be 'Hacked' by the Elderly
Ellen Smith — July 18, 2017 — Life-Stages
A dutch company is helping to make streets a little safer with the introduction of an intelligent traffic light system that lets people with mobility issues "hack" traffic lights to receive extra walking time.
For people with limited mobility, crossing the street can be a stressful and elongated experience -- oftentimes pedestrians find themselves in the middle of the road as their walk signal turns red. The restricted time puts these people in a dangerous situation, while also interrupting the flow of traffic. A Dutch company called 'Dynniq' is developing a solution to this issue with an app that works in collaboration with GPS devices to ensure selected people receive extra time to cross the street.
Pedestrians with mobility issues will be the only people with access to this app. When the intelligent traffic light senses an app-carrier is near, it will automatically allocate extra street crossing time.
For people with limited mobility, crossing the street can be a stressful and elongated experience -- oftentimes pedestrians find themselves in the middle of the road as their walk signal turns red. The restricted time puts these people in a dangerous situation, while also interrupting the flow of traffic. A Dutch company called 'Dynniq' is developing a solution to this issue with an app that works in collaboration with GPS devices to ensure selected people receive extra time to cross the street.
Pedestrians with mobility issues will be the only people with access to this app. When the intelligent traffic light senses an app-carrier is near, it will automatically allocate extra street crossing time.
Trend Themes
1. Intelligent Traffic Light Systems - Traffic lights that can be manipulated to give extra time to people with mobility issues is an innovation opportunity that can revolutionize mobility.
2. Gps-based Traffic Management - Developing a solution that works in collaboration with GPS devices to ensure selected people receive extra time to cross the street is an innovation opportunity for traffic management companies.
3. Elderly-friendly Technology - Creating innovative technologies that cater to the elderly, such as the app designed by Dynniq, is an opportunity for tech companies in the elderly market.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Intelligent traffic light systems present an exciting opportunity for transportation companies focused on making cities safer and more accessible.
2. Technology - Developing GPS-based traffic management and innovative apps for the elderly is an opportunity for technology companies looking to improve safety and accessibility for vulnerable populations.
3. Urban Planning - The development of intelligent traffic light systems can also create innovative value propositions in urban planning and development.
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