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Our roads are
busier than
ever with
drivers,
motorcyclists, cyclists,
and pedestrians all
vying for space. It’s no
wonder that tempers are
lost, and conflicts arise as our
ability to communicate is locked
behind windscreens and inside helmets –
resulting in more than 2,000 cyclists being
killed on roads in Europe each year.
But what if our roads don’t have to
be a communication vacuum, save for
gestures and blaring horns? What if
there was a way for cyclists to clearly and
safely indicate how they feel, which way
they intend to turn or highlight a danger
ahead that a following road user may not
be able to see.
THE CHALLENGE
This month’s challenge then is to come
up with just such a system. Whether your
final design is high- or low-tech, it must
be clear to understand in any language,
all weather conditions – including at
night, and must be able to be operated
without the cyclist taking their hands off
the handlebars. !
As ever we have an idea in mind that we
will reveal in the May issue of Eureka!
Until then, why not let us know how you
would tackle the problem by leaving your
thoughts in the comments section of the
Eureka! website or by emailing the editor:
paul.fanning@markallengroup.com
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