"There are
solar road studs on the crosswalk ground. It feels very eye-catching. It can remind the'head-downers' to cross the road and pay attention to safety." As night fell, the solar road studs at the ends of the three crosswalks at the intersection of Tianhe North Road and Tiyudong Road were lit up, and they were waiting. After seeing this, citizens crossing the road said that this facility can serve as a warning. Recently, the "Intelligent Zebra Crossing" at the intersection of Tianhe North Road and Tiyu East Road was officially opened. In addition to the "ground traffic lights", the solar road studs used for the first time in Guangzhou were also unveiled. According to reports, the "Smart Zebra Crossing" project implemented this time includes solar road studs and underground pedestrian crossing signal lights.
The reporter came to the intersection of Tianhe North Road and Tiyu East Road and saw that when the traffic lights of the crosswalk were on, the buried signal lights at both ends of the crosswalk would also light up in the same color. On both sides of the crosswalk, there are also solar road studs. When the day is dark to a certain extent, the
solar road studs will light up and flash yellow. "It's very novel, I haven't seen it in Guangzhou. It's useful for the'head down people'. Sometimes they walk with their heads down without paying attention. When crossing the road, they walk naturally and they don't pay attention to the signal lights. When there are solar road studs on the ground, it becomes clear. I know whether it is a red light or a green light." Citizen Miss Liu told reporters. Solar-powered road studs on both sides of the crosswalk can also serve as a warning to drivers, Miss Liu said.
There is heavy traffic and people at this intersection. According to statistics, there are about 3,000 motor vehicles, 1,500 pedestrians, and 300 non-motor vehicles passing the intersection in one hour during peak hours.
The "
Smart Zebra Crossing" was officially opened on September 6. After two nights of formal operation, combined with the trial operation data of buried solar road studs in early August, relevant research institutions tracked its implementation effects. The results show that this measure has played an obvious two-way warning effect on pedestrians and passing vehicles on the crosswalk at night, and achieved the expected effect.
Among them, the Intelligent Zebra Crossing project effectively reminds pedestrians crossing the street, especially the "low-headed people" when crossing the street and the passage area through the color change and flashing. The early warning function is very significant. Illegal traffic such as running red lights and waiting in violation of regulations occurs due to looking down at the mobile phone. The behavior is significantly reduced compared to before implementation. At the same time,
solar road studs can clearly remind motor vehicle drivers to be courteous to the zebra crossing and slow down, reduce the conflict between vehicles and pedestrians, and improve traffic safety at intersections.
