Nearly 500 pedestrians died of road crossing: He built an intersection with 1-0-2

On average, there are 20 pedestrian-related crashes each day, which is why Direct Line Insurance decided to offer Smart Crossing.

At first, these roads seem normal like other normal roads, but when you are about to set foot to cross the street, an interactive screen will immediately appear to help you see the way. the safest.

A short video of a clever intersection tested for Piccadilly Circus in London (UK) will give us a glimpse of its benefits, watch the video:

The first original version of this type of road was only about 22m long and was authorized by Direct Line Insurance Company (UK) to show that this type of sugar can help pedestrians safer in the future.

Why need a smart intersection?

Transport Research Laboratory data shows that: According to the latest 2016 statistics on traffic accident in urban areas in the UK, up to 448 cases involve pedestrians crossing the street, increasing. 10% over the previous year!

In 2016, there were 448 accidents involving pedestrians.(Department for Transport photos).

The type of road is specially designed with glowing cells researched by the technology of University College London (UK) with the cooperation of Umbrellium company (UK).

A smart route.(Photo of Tom Nicholson).

How will the road work?

LED panels under the road are designed to be waterproof so as not to be damaged when it rains, but these panels can also withstand the pressure of many pedestrians or vehicles. great.

The road will identify hazards on the road.(Photo of Tom Nicholson).

Through cameras installed at the end of the roads, the screen system will analyze what is happening on the route so that the LED panels will be activated to guide the pedestrian safe crossing. Street.

Light signals will be issued to alert the danger.(Photo of Tom Nicholson).

The computer can calculate the number of people preparing to cross the street in order to create the appropriate length for the line mark, Direct Line said this is very convenient for areas near the school or when there is a Music festivals, major sporting events are crowded on the road.

In addition, the camera will calculate and detect hazards such as a child following a ball rolling into the street.

At that time, the red V-arrow will appear to warn the child of danger and help the vehicles on the road recognize danger.

A red line will appear to alert the child to enter a dangerous area.(Photo of Tom Nicholson).

In addition, Smart Crossing provides a warning for phone users when crossing a street or children when a car rushes through the light signal system.

A lot of accidents involve using the phone when crossing the street.(Photo of Tom Nicholson).

Marketing director Rachael Lynch and the creator of this idea at Direct Line said: "In the world of information technology boom, Smart Crossing will help give early warning to passersby . we trust. that my model will be an essential part of future life. "