TLPI: Illuminating Pedestrian Safety for Safer Intersections ⚠️🔦🚦 In the pursuit of safer roads and reduced pedestrian accidents, TLPI (Turn Lane Pedestrian Indicator) emerges as a revolutionary safety feature designed to shift the focus onto vehicle drivers. This innovative system utilizes advanced LED technology that adapts to ambient light conditions, actively alerting drivers to the presence of pedestrians and cyclists either in or about to enter the crosswalk after a call has been placed. Even though most intersections have walk and don't walk signals, they do not provide complete safety for pedestrians when crossing, particularly when it comes to drivers legally turning right at red lights. Drivers habitually check for oncoming traffic from the right before making a turn, potentially overlooking pedestrians who are still crossing. The TLPI addresses this challenge by employing its LED flashing technology, significantly increasing the likelihood that drivers will notice pedestrians in the crosswalk. By providing real-time visual indications of pedestrian and cyclist intent, the TLPI plays a pivotal role in mitigating risks at intersections. TLPI can be applied to a multitude of different intersections and is used to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety by focusing the attention of drivers on those crossing. While an R10-15 sign is the most common application, TPLI can accommodate many different scenarios with signs showing to yield to pedestrians, cyclists, or a combination of the two. TPLI is particularly useful at intersections which include: • Right-hand turn on a red light • Legal left-hand turn on red light • Right-hand turn on a green light • Legal left-hand turn with no traffic arrows • Legal left-hand turn with flashing yellow arrow • Visual warning of pedestrians and cyclists in low light conditions or extreme weather conditions • Visual warning of pedestrians and cyclists crossing at nighttime In conclusion, TLPI represents a significant leap forward in the ongoing effort to enhance pedestrian safety at intersections. By focusing on the critical interaction between drivers and pedestrians during turns, TLPI utilizes advanced LED technology and wireless communication to enhance visibility and awareness. As we strive to create roadways that prioritize the safety of all users, TLPI stands as a shining example of how technology can be harnessed to address and overcome the challenges of pedestrian safety at intersections. #TLPI #roadsafety #pedestriansafety
