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trof

(54,255 posts)
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 11:29 AM Jan 2018

This Icelandic crosswalk is way cool.

I want one in my neighborhood.

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https://www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/blogs/eye-popping-floating-crosswalk-iceland-slows-traffic
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This Icelandic crosswalk is way cool. (Original Post) trof Jan 2018 OP
Wonder if there has been any accidents? Kaleva Jan 2018 #1
I don't think Americans could handle it HAB911 Jan 2018 #2
This is so cool. Thanks for posting. MLAA Jan 2018 #3
Can you imagine Ohiogal Jan 2018 #4
It probaly wouldn't pass muster in this country. Henry Krinkle Jan 2018 #5
Great! It's one-dimensional for pedestrians, but three Hortensis Jan 2018 #6
Actually, you probably meant two dimensional since one would just be a line. erronis Jan 2018 #10
Lol. I can't become part of a one-dimensional world? Hortensis Jan 2018 #11
That is so neat. Codeine Jan 2018 #7
I was impressed until the end robbob Jan 2018 #8
K&R Scurrilous Jan 2018 #9
 

Henry Krinkle

(208 posts)
5. It probaly wouldn't pass muster in this country.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 12:47 PM
Jan 2018

Not saying it can't be done, but doing so could come at the risk of losing federal highway funds.


Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is a document issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) of the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to specify the standards by which traffic signs, road surface markings, and signals are designed, installed, and used. These specifications include the shapes, colors, and fonts used in road markings and signs. In the United States, all traffic control devices must legally conform to these standards.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manual_on_Uniform_Traffic_Control_Devices

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
6. Great! It's one-dimensional for pedestrians, but three
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 12:51 PM
Jan 2018

dimensional for approaching drivers until they get closer. And very visible.

Thanks, Trof.

erronis

(14,951 posts)
10. Actually, you probably meant two dimensional since one would just be a line.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 06:58 PM
Jan 2018

And, of course this wouldn't work the same way when approaching the crosswalk in the opposite direction (two way road).

Rain and nighttime with headlights would also probably remove the effect.

Still, a great concept.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
11. Lol. I can't become part of a one-dimensional world?
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 09:48 PM
Jan 2018

Your correction took away some of the magic there, you know.

I did wonder how it would work for cars approaching from the other direction, but we don't get to see that. Mostly I wondered if drivers new to it might be startled into hitting the brakes.

 

Codeine

(25,586 posts)
7. That is so neat.
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 01:15 PM
Jan 2018

When I am King that will be the global standard. As it is written so mote it be!

robbob

(3,514 posts)
8. I was impressed until the end
Tue Jan 16, 2018, 01:56 PM
Jan 2018

...when that car raced through right by the waiting pedestrian. Here in Canada crosswalk=stop and let pedestrians cross. Not that we always do...

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