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Orlando, FL.
During the spring of 1997, the City of Orlando
installed a prototype LightGuard SystemTM
that incorporated the company's Smart CrosswalkTM
technology. The crosswalk is located on Livingston Street, just west of
the downtown, and connects a major hotel to the Bob Carr Performing Arts
Center and the Orlando Arena.
The activation system for the crosswalk uses infrared
light and break beam technology mounted within the bollards shown in the
photograph. As a pedestrian approaches the crosswalk and passes between
the bollards, the beam of light is broken, and the in-pavement lights begin
to flash (video).
Since this device ascertains the directional movement of the pedestrian,
the lights are not reactivated when the pedestrian exits the crosswalk.
The length of the crossing is approximately 17m (56ft),
and the width of the crosswalk is approximately 9m (30ft) wide. Once the
lights are initially activated by a crossing pedestrian, they continue to
flash for approximately 20 seconds.
Other municipalities where the LightGuard SystemTM is currently installed
includes:
- Kirkland,
WA (uses an push-button activation mechanism)
- Santa Rosa, Fort Bragg, Lafayette, West Hollywood, Willits, Orinda,
Petamula, CA
- Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Seattle, Lynwood, and University Place, WA.
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