Commenting on the pilot project, Quintas said: “We often see that vehicles are queueing at red traffic signals long after pedestrians have crossed the road.
“With this innovative system, the thermal sensors at pedestrian crossings are used to detect whether there is any pedestrian movement.”
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pedestriancrossings Urban Mobility Mayco Rob Quintas said that the directorate was hoping to see the thermal sensors effectively reduce red light violations and the number of frustrated drivers on our roads.
