25 original tools of the traffic system of different countries (26 photos)

The farther, the more cities with very convenient infrastructure traffic - and not only for motorists, but also for pedestrians and cyclists. Some great ideas have been implemented to make life easier.





1. Singapore traffic light gives the elderly/handicapped possibility to increase the transition time by attaching a special card



2. Speed camera with chance to win the lottery. Stockholm, Sweden





For several years in Sweden, the action "Lottery of the control camera speed." Should have driven at or below the speed limit then you took part in a lottery, the prize fund of which consisted of fines paid by violators. Average speed on the road was reduced from 32 km/h to 25 km/h (22% reduction).

3. Bicycle pump installed next to the bike parking area



4. Traffic light with mirror to allow drivers to see pedestrians/cyclists in blind spots



5. A device for bikers to hold onto while waiting for traffic lights. Sweden



6. Glowing road markings in Nantes, France



7. The color of the pole changes according to the color of the traffic light



8. Montpellier, France Bicycle path with photoluminescent paint



9. The green backlight moves at a speed not exceeding the established limit. Helps the driver to navigate



10. This traffic light shows how long you have to wait


11. Button to cross the road on horseback



12. In London, the road will tell you which direction to look for oncoming traffic.



13. Traffic light on the sidewalk - for pedestrians who are buried in their phones



14. New French concept of a luminous pillar for pedestrian crossings where there are no traffic lights. Triggered by a sensor movements



15. The coating changes color depending on the color of the traffic light



16. Luminous road barrier



17. Bumpy tiles in front of a pedestrian crossing, helping the blind. France



18. Luminous poles at a pedestrian crossing in France



19. Remote control to help the blind - to turn on the sound system of pedestrian traffic lights. France



20. A metal post that allows a cyclist to stand upright while waiting for a green traffic light. Spain



21. Street lighting modified to accommodate 4 surveillance cameras. Paris, France



22. Extreme measures: spikes on the road so that no onee thought to drive here (next to the kindergarten). Australia



23. Hourglass shaped traffic light



24. Traffic light only for U-turn



25. Pedestrian signal used for some ski lifts in France