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Mitigating Distraction-Related Risks in Urban Mobility: The Role of Smart Crosswalk Systems

Mitigating Distraction-Related Risks in Urban Mobility

As urban mobility systems adapt to new transportation trends, inattentional blindness—affecting both drivers and pedestrians—has emerged as a major road safety concern. Despite improvements in vehicle safety technology, NHTSA data shows pedestrian fatalities now make up 17% of all traffic deaths, reaching a 20-year high largely due to cognitive distractions from mobile devices.

The Neuroscience of Distraction: Quantifying the Risk

Research demonstrates alarming trends:
Driver Distraction:

  • 5-second blind spots: Reading a text at 55 mph = driving a full football field without looking (NHTSA).
  • Cognitive overload: Texting degrades reaction times 2x worse than drunk driving (Virginia Tech Transportation Institute).

Pedestrian Dangers:

Emerging Threats:

  • Autonomous vehicles struggle to recognize distracted pedestrians (University of British Columbia study).
  • 7-meter longer stopping distances at 50 km/h due to delayed reactions (TRB, 2023).

Smart Crosswalks: A Proactive Safety Solution
As cities seek data-driven interventions, innovative technologies like TS-SR-CROSSLED-150 and TS-SR-CROSSLED-L are proving vital in mitigating distraction-related risks—particularly at night and in high-traffic zones.

How TS-SR-CROSSLED Enhances Visibility and Saves Lives
The TS-SR-CROSSLED system makes crosswalks extraordinarily difficult to miss through illumination, blending seamlessly into urban landscapes while putting safety first.

Models Tailored for Specific Needs:
TS-SR-CROSSLED-150

  • Installation: Crosswalk entry points (parallel to pedestrian flow) and along crosswalk lines (top-mounted on markings).
  • Key Role: First-alert system for approaching pedestrians/vehicles.
  • Differentiator: Compact yet highly effective visibility solution.

TS-SR-CROSSLED-L

  • Installation: Crosswalk entry points (parallel to pedestrian flow).
  • Key Role: Traffic-light synchronized color guidance (Red/Green/Amber).

Engineered for Resilience
TS-SR-CROSSLED meets the highest durability standards (EN124 Class D400), tested to resist 400 kN of force.

Key Features Include:
Uncompromising Durability

  • EN124-D400 certified (400 kN load capacity).
  • Hybrid construction (stainless-steel and polycarbonate).
  • IP68/IK10 rated (waterproof and impact-resistant).
  • Temperature-resistant -13°F to +185°F (-25°C to +85°C) operational range.

Urban-Adaptive Design

  • Low-profile architecture (seamless pavement integration).
  • Aesthetic preservation (discreet yet effective visual language).
  • Non-intrusive installation (zero circulation disruption).

Smart Maintenance

  • Modular components minimize roadwork downtime.

Optimized Visibility

  • Glare-free uniform illumination (120° viewing angle).
  • Adaptive luminosity (auto-adjusts to ambient light – controller required).

A Safer Future Starts Today
While behavioral interventions remain necessary, passive safety systems like TS-SR-CROSSLED provide deterministic protection against distraction-related errors.

Ideal for municipalities seeking Vision Zero collision reduction targets.

Ready to Transform Your City’s Crosswalks?
Contact our team to discuss a tailored solution for your urban mobility challenges before distraction leads to tragedy.

More info:
TS-SR-CROSSLED-150
TS-SR-CROSSLED-L

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Crosswalk Lights in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Installed to Improve Safety

Crosswalk Lights in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Installed to Improve Safety

How do cities respond to communities seeking safer crosswalks? Crosswalk lights. The City of Pawtucket Rhode Island installed two different systems of LED crosswalk lights – both effective technologies proven to improve pedestrian safety.

City staff decided on an inpavement crosswalk warning light system from Traffic Safety Corp. with Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) as the ideal solution for improving safety at the crossing located at the corner of Broadway and Blackstone Avenue.

The solution was implemented after residents of Doyle manor expressed their safety concerns. Their street was converted from a one-way street to a two-way street.

Both inpavement lighting and RRFBs are proven effective as individual safety solutions. When used in combination, they create an even more effective crosswalk safety system that alerts drivers and helps bring attention to pedestrians crossing – both day and night.

Pawtucket city officials had this to say about the new crosswalk warning system:

“This crosswalk system, to our knowledge, may be the first such installation in a municipal right-of-way setting in Rhode Island other than those found at T.F. Green Airport,” stated Andrew Silvia, Chief of Project Development for the City of Pawtucket, after consulting with the project engineer, contractor, electrical subcontractor and DPW staff.

The administration and the City Council collaborated on the installation of the crosswalk after hearing from nearby residents at Doyle manor that use the crosswalk frequently. “The input received from residents was very helpful in implementing this state-of-the-art system,” said Silvia.”

Local reporter Kerri Corrado of NBC 10 News covered the new installation. The crosswalk system on Broadway Street is the only one of its kind in the state – aside from those at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Watch the full news report here.

The inpavement crosswalk lights are especially effective for use at night –

“Within the crosswalk, you can see the inlaid LED lights – … there’s 3 on each side — that flash, as well,” Andrew Silvia, who is Pawtucket’s chief of Project Development, said. (It’s) a lot more visible or noticeable at night.”

The two-lane LED crosswalk warning light system is composed of:

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CityScape Phoenix Vehicle Crossing Sign

CityScape Phoenix Vehicle Crossing Sign

CityScape Phoenix recently installed two of our TS40 Custom Flashing LED Edge Lit Signs marking the exits of its parking garage. The flashing signs read “CAUTION VEHICLE CROSSING” and are designed to warn pedestrians to watch for vehicles exiting the parking structure. These blind garage exits can be dangerous because exiting vehicles may not always see and yield to crossing pedestrians.

More info:
TS40 Diamond Flashing LED Edge Lit Sign

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14 Crosswalk Systems Boost Pedestrian Safety at Logan International Airport

Logan International Airport Crosswalk Installations

Safer Pedestrians at Boston Logan Airport
One of America’s busiest airports just got safer. Boston’s Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts recently installed 14 of our LED crosswalk lighting systems at the airport.

Lighted Crosswalks Connect to Terminal
Each of the 14 systems are installed at crosswalks connecting airport terminals to nearby parking areas. Pedestrians walking across the road are made more visible by the safety lighting. The flashing array of roadway lighting draws driver attention to people attempting to cross.

Custom Combination of System Components
Each element of these safety systems has been custom selected to fit the needs of the site. Typical TS600 crosswalk warning light systems are augmented with flashing traffic signs. When activated, the crosswalk warning lights flash in conjunction with the LED traffic signs at each curb.

More info:
Crosswalk Warning Lights

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TS50 Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems

TS50 Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems

Improve emergency crew response time by giving advanced warning to drivers that emergency vehicles are departing the fire station. The Emergency Vehicle Warning System consists of two 12″ LED flashing yellow beacons and a diamond-shaped flashing or unlighted traffic sign. The system can be activated by the optical emitters used by most fire department emergency vehicles to control traffic signals en route to an accident. Additional activation methods include a wireless keyfob transmitter, push-button transmitter, or in-station transmitter.

More info:
TS50 Emergency Vehicle Warning Systems

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Wrong Way Warning Flashing LED Signs

Wrong Way Warning Flashing LED Signs

Our TS40 Wrong Way Warning Flashing LED Edge Lit Signs can help prevent wrong-way, head-on crashes. Our signs employ a set of synchronized high-intensity flashing LEDs that command the attention of errant drivers at exit ramps and other roadways with one-way traffic.

More info:
TS40 “DO NOT ENTER” Flashing LED Edge Lit Sign (R5-1)
TS40 “WRONG WAY” Flashing LED Edge Lit Sign (R5-1A)

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Fanshawe College Crosswalk Warning Signs

Fanshawe College Crosswalk Warning Signs

Fanshawe College in London, Ontario recently installed three of our TS40 Pedestrian Crossing Flashing LED Edge Lit Signs to mark a dangerous crosswalk. Because of a sharp bend in the road, the crosswalk was not visible to approaching drivers. Two of the TS40s were placed adjacent to the crosswalk, and the third was placed ahead of the bend in the road to provide an early warning to drivers of the upcoming crosswalk. The signs feature a built-in photocell that automatically activates the sign LEDs at night.

More info:
TS40 Pedestrian Flashing LED Edge Lit Sign (W11-2)

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In-Pavement Rail Signal Lighting Systems

In Pavement Rail Signal Lighting Systems

Signaling systems are fundamental to the safe and efficient running of railway operations. The systems are used to signal the permitted running speed to the train operator. Our in-pavement, recessed fixtures provide signaling without obstructing the flow of pedestrians and vehicle traffic in urban environments.

Three in-pavement fixtures are available:
• TS-RAIL-4: Anodized aluminum body.
• TS-RAIL-5: Stainless steel body.
• TS-RAIL-6: Fully-flush, anodized aluminum body.

More info:
Rail Signal Lights

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28 LED Traffic Signs Light the Way to Safer Casinos

Stop Sign Las Vegas Installation

Safer Roads at Luxor Casino
How can casinos keep patrons safe? How best to protect them as they venture onto the street? Luxor casino made safer roads by installing 28 of our LED traffic signs. They’re using flashing LED roadway traffic signs to increase driver awareness along the roadway and intersections near the casino.

LED Traffic Signs Create a Traffic Safety Zone
The series of lighted traffic sign systems run virtually the entire length of West Reno Ave in Las Vegas, Nevada. This comprehensive installation includes two types of LED traffic signs – both pedestrian crossing signs and stop signs. Each is outfitted with flashing LED lights around the edges.

When used together, these LED traffic signs create a road safety zone. This is an extremely effective way to gain driver attention in all kinds of weather and lighting conditions. The signs work especially well at night – when more people frequent the casinos.

A Viable and Affordable Way to Improve Safety
This is an extensive installation, not an expensive installation. Opting for a series of LED traffic signs is an affordable and effective way to address pedestrian safety concerns. Partly because of their affordability, LED traffic signs are becoming a more popular safety solution. For the price of a single signal you can address road safety concerns at multiple intersections.

Traffic Calming for Reduced Liability
Sometimes casinos are seen as having deep pockets. Unfortunately, this can make them frequent targets for litigation. Beyond the main benefit of keeping people safe, these systems may help with reducing the likelihood of lawsuits that often follow an accident or injury. Why would the Luxor casino gamble on a lawsuit? They keep patrons safe along with lighted LED traffic signs proven to help.

More info:
Flashing LED Signs

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TSC’s Wireless Traffic Signs Selected by US Marine Corps

TSC’s Wireless Traffic Signs Selected by US Marine Corps

Lighted Roadway Traffic Signs for a Safer Base
The United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, SC has selected our wireless traffic signs to improve roadway safety for recruits. There are more than 38 of our wireless edge-lit LED traffic sign at various locations around the base.

FHWA studies have proven that flashing LED traffic signs boost safety. Highly-visible in broad daylight and at night, these installations also increase driver awareness in a variety of weather conditions.

Protecting New Recruits
USMC Recruit Depot, located on Parris Island, South Carolina, has been home to the Marines since Nov. 1, 1915. MCRD Parris Island currently trains half of all male recruits, and all female recruits in the United States.

We salute the USMC for prioritizing roadway and pedestrian safety at the Depot, using the very latest in flashing wireless LED traffic sign technology.

More info:
Flashing LED Signs