This is a pretty cool concept, not yet in production. Using super-bright LEDs, this clip-on gizmo projects the outline of a bike lane behind your cycle, so cars coming up behind you have a bit of subconscious nudge to give you room.
I’m not sure what it would look like if you were rounding a corner, or if you were wobbling back and forth a bit, like many cyclists do, but the idea I find appealing.
Of course, how long before it gets co-opted by advertisers?
Very cool! I think you’re right. LED stuff is getting cheaper and cheaper, I could see companies handing out lights that project their logos for free.
Personally, I want one that will let me program my own messages into it.
This is neat. There were tons of people out riding their bikes last night during the fireworks display. While it was great they were out riding, I was cringing as it was so dark and there were so many cars on the road.
This is good and a smart idea.
Longer term, though, it has to start with driving instruction. Tougher standards are needed at the outset. The graduated system is really good and will pay off in the long term, I think.
The problem is there’s just way too many yahoos on the road who use their cars to express their anti-social personality disorders.