Improving the safety of distracted pedestrians with in-ground flashing lights. A railway crossing field study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.014
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Current signage at intersections is designed for attentive pedestrians who are looking ahead. Such signage may not be sufficient when distracted by smartphones. Illuminated in-ground LED lights at crossings are an innovative solution to… read more here.
Keywords: railway crossing; ground; field study; ground lights ... See more keywords
Someone to Watch Over You: Using Bluetooth Beacons for Alerting Distracted Pedestrians
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DOI: 10.1109/jiot.2022.3187965
Abstract: In the United States, an estimated 7005 (crude rate 2.13) pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2020, according to the centers for disease control and prevention (CDC). This statistic is currently increasing annually and… read more here.
Keywords: bluetooth beacons; someone watch; using bluetooth; watch using ... See more keywords