The smart pedestrian signals in Dubai have high-tech sensors. RTA

Dubai to install more smart pedestrian signals

More smart pedestrian signals will be installed in key locations in Dubai as part of expansion plans for the project, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Ten new sites in Dubai will have smart pedestrian signals, increasing the total number of locations for the cutting-edge signal to 24 by 2024. The smart pedestrian signal technology is operated by a system reliant on sensors connected to a ground optical system synchronised with the signal’s light operation. It perceives the movement of pedestrians before they cross the street and while they are crossing. The smart system can also skip pedestrian mode in case there are no pedestrians are detected, thus offering more time to motorists. “The system proved effective in improving pedestrian safety in cases involving those who require more time to cross, like elderly residents, people of determination, and individuals with luggage or pushchairs,” said Mohammed Al Ali, Director of Intelligent Traffic Management Department, Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA. Results showed that no pedestrian accidents occurred since the introduction of smart pedestrian signals, which confirms the effectiveness of the project in raising traffic safety at intersections, Al Ali said. ICA/Expat Media
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