PROBLEM
Children are high risk pedestrian near roads. Young children especially are unaware of the danger, and risk increases when children are in groups. Dense foot traffic in school zones, children having fun together, and cars travelling at speed are a potentially fatal mix of factors that lead to accidents.
- If you’re hit by a car going 30kph (20mph) there is a 10% chance you’ll be killed
- At 50kph (30mph) it is 50%
- At 65kph (40mph) it is 90%!
The higher the speed, the greater the chance that pedestrians hit in accidents will be killed.
SOLUTION
Installation of a traffic safety system designed for school zones that reduces drivers’ speed.
Installing high contrast warning lights that are easy and flexible to install can reduce the number of fatal accidents. An alerted driver will travel at a slower speed and will drive with greater awareness, reducing the number of accidents and saving lives.
3i APPLICATION BENEFITS
3i Schoolzone system influences drivers’ behaviour and alertness resulting in improved awareness of the school zone and a reduction in speed.
The system improves the behaviour of children crossing the street by instilling the discipline to look for on-pavement tiles to activate the system, therefore reducing the chance they will impulsively cross the street.
3i Schoolzone system is designed to alert drivers with flashing, high intensity LED road markers on the center line and in front of the crossing. It can be combined with the SmartPed™ and flashing signs. The system functions can be programmed to operate at specific times of the day.
3i TECHNICAL BENEFITS
- Fast and easy installation
- Low maintenance
- Easy replacement of lights
- No corrosion
- Low power consumption
- Powered by solar panels (optional)
- Improved security and traffic flow advantages through SmartPed™
For more information
3i Schoolzone Systems offer an alternative and complementary solution to alert drivers when entering a sensitive traffic area. An alerted driver will travel at slower speeds and will drive with greater awareness. This will reduce the number of accidents and save lives!
We support schools in their effort to get secure School zones and help Councils to implement road safety solutions around school zones. Please contact us to discuss it further.