Interventions in Public Space

Alvaro Soto, Annmarie Kuo, Haeyoung Kim, Pritika Nilaratna

TurnBike

Williamsburg Bridge has clearly separated lanes for bike and pedestrian traffic but people do not enter their designated lanes

which can result in pedestrian and bike accidents.

Problem

How can we address this problem ?

TurnBike is a system that prevents bike and pedestrian accidents by recognizing users, sending alert signal, and

guiding them to the appropriate paths.

Elevator Pitch

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project developmentAnalogy of highway

How we started

What are the issues?

•The problem is not tackled effectively.

•Too much technology involved.

•Not friendly towards bikers or pedestrians.

•The system does not deliver a clear message for the users to follow.

Where we arrived

<Complex traffic light for cars, bicycles and buses, Germany (Münster)>

The problem with existing signage

Bike/Pedestrian path entrance on Willamsburg bridge (Manhattan side)

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Bike- Pedestrian path entrance on Willamsburg bridge (Brooklyn side)

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Implemented technology

Speed detector

Metal detectorMicrocontroller Signal light

Conclusion

• Identifying essential issue

• Building smart signage

• Efficient use of technology

Thank You