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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has widened the scope of the Smart Pedestrian Signals Project in Dubai to cover 15 new locations after a successful trial debut on Al Saadah Street.
The project is part of the authority's efforts to realise the objectives of the Smart City initiative. The Smart Pedestrian Signals technology is the first of its kind in the region.
Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA's Traffic and Roads Agency, said: "Smart Pedestrian Signals had been installed in several hotspots of Dubai including Al Muraqqabat, Al Rigga, Al Mankhoul, Baniyas, 2nd of December Street, Al Maktoum and Sheikh Khalifa Streets. They were also introduced at Al Barsha and City Walk districts. The initiative is part of the RTA's plans in support of the Smart City initiative of the Dubai Government.
"The Smart Pedestrian Signals technology is run by a system based on sensors connected to a ground optical system synchronised with the signal's light operation. It perceives the pedestrian movement on the pavement (before crossing the street) and on the pedestrian crossing (while crossing) and automatically readjusts the remaining time based on the inputs. Thus, it allows a safe crossing for the largest possible number of pedestrians in a smooth manner without impacting the movement of vehicles, thus achieving the highest service levels," she continued.
"The system is bound to raise the safety of pedestrians who need a time longer than the average crossing time such as seniors, people of determination, and people with luggage or strollers. It will also improve the vehicular flow as a result of eliminating the pedestrian mode in case no pedestrians are detected on the pavement; which offers additional time to motorists," added Maitha.
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.@RTA_Dubai's 'Smart Pedestrian Signals Project' to cover 15 new locations in #Dubai. The system perceives the pedestrian movement on the pavement & automatically readjusts the remaining time. Thus allowing safe crossing without impacting the movement of vehicles. pic.twitter.com/wz4ZZNcUI0
- Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 2, 2018
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