Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas

Have you ever attempted cycling through a city that’s designed purely for cars? It can be a harrowing experience that convinces you to either lock up your bike for a few months or move somewhere with the proper infrastructure for cyclists. Unfortunately, not every city in the world is pedestrian, driver and cyclist-friendly, but there are some with brilliant gadgets that make everyone’s life easier when navigating traffic.

Below, we’ve gathered some of the most innovative tools cities have utilized on their roads that have been shared in the Urban Equipment subreddit. Be sure to upvote the pics you wish were taken in your hometown, and don’t be scared to start pestering your local lawmakers to implement some of this technology as soon as possible!

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#1

This Pole Matching The Traffic Light

Rainy city street with traffic lights and cars, showcasing interesting urban gadget implementation.

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    These Green Rings Of Light Move At The Pace Of The Speed Limit To Help Gauge Speed

    Driving through a modern green-lit tunnel, showcasing an interesting gadget from cities worldwide.

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    #3

    In London The Road Tells You Which Way To Look For Traffic Coming

    Sidewalk warning "Look Right" on a street corner, an interesting gadget from cities worldwide.

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    #4

    This Traffic Light On The Sidewalk For Pedestrians On Their Phones

    Pedestrian walkway with green and red LED lights for safety in cities around the world.

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    #5

    The Tactile Paving Changes Colours Depending On The Traffic Lights

    Crosswalk with tactile paving and pedestrian button, showcasing interesting city gadgets for accessibility at night.

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    #6

    Dunkirk, France, Bus Stop Sign With The Waiting Time

    Bus stop gadget displaying routes in a city setting, part of interesting gadgets globally.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dunkirk is in Belgium. Different country

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    #7

    This Hourglass Shaped Traffic Light

    Traffic light gadget with hourglass timer in urban setting.

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    #8

    Bumpy Plates For Blind People, Everywhere In France, I Hope It's The Same For The Other Countries Too

    Textured sidewalk panel for accessibility, enhancing urban gadgets worldwide.

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    8 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same in many European countries and Japan

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    #9

    Yellow Covers To Increase The Visibility Of Bollards During An Event

    Yellow padded posts on a paved area, an interesting gadget highlighting safety in urban environments.

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    #10

    The Speed Camera Lottery In Stockholm, Sweden

    Speed lottery gadget in a city street, displaying speed in kilometers per hour at sunset.

    Drive at or under the speed limit and you'll be entered into a lottery where the prize fund comes from the fines that speeders pay. Average speed reduced from 32 km/h to 25 km/h (a reduction of 22%).

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    #11

    Singapore Traffic Light Allows Seniors/Disabled To Tap Cards To Add Time To Cross

    Crosswalk button from city, featuring tap sign, promoting pedestrian-friendly gadgets worldwide.

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    #12

    A Bike Pump Permanently Installed Next To The Bike Lock-Up Area

    Innovative bike pump gadget installed in a city street for convenient use.

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    #13

    A Stand For Bikers To Hold On To While Waiting For The Traffic Lights In Sweden

    Cyclist using a footrest gadget at a curb, showcasing innovative urban design from around the world.

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    #14

    New French Concept Of A Luminous Bollard For The Pedestrian Crossings Where There's No Traffic Lights, It Turn On When Someone Is Detected

    Man and woman showcasing innovative pedestrian crossing gadgets at a global tech expo, featuring stoplights and urban imagery.

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    #15

    Remote Control Used In France By Blind People To Activate The Sound System Of Pedestrian Traffic Lights

    Innovative Okeenea gadget with green button and black casing, designed for urban accessibility.

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    #16

    Height Sensor At A Tunnel. If A Vehicle Is Too High, Luminous Warning Signs Will Turn On

    Modern urban surveillance camera in a city setting.

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    #17

    Luminous Direction Sign In Paris

    Street signs in a city at night with a column monument in the background.

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    #18

    Bollard That Displays The Remaining Allowed Parking Time For Cars (30 Minutes For Each Car). France

    Parking meter with LED display and free 30-minute sign, an innovative gadget found in cities worldwide.

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    #19

    Colourful Crosswalk, France

    Colorful pedestrian crossing gadget on a city street.

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    #20

    Luminous Bollards That Change Of Color Depending Of The Pedestrian Signal Color. La Défense, France

    Crosswalk with innovative glowing posts in an urban park setting, showcasing interesting gadgets from cities worldwide.

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    #21

    Luminous Road Markings In Nantes, France

    Illuminated crosswalk gadget at night in a city intersection.

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    #22

    This Traffic Light Shows How Long You Have To Wait

    Traffic light shows red arrows with yellow bar indication, an interesting gadget idea for cities worldwide.

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    #23

    Traffic Light With A Mirror To Allow The Drivers To See The Pedestrians/Cyclists That Are In Their Blind Spots

    Modern city traffic light with mirror reflecting cyclist, unique gadget innovation.

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    #24

    Luminous Bollards At A Pedestrian Crossing In France

    Innovative pedestrian crossing with blue LED lights, showcasing interesting gadgets from cities worldwide.

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    #25

    Montpellier, France. Test Of A Bicycle Path With Photoluminescent Paint

    Glowing road with pedestrian and bicycle symbols, showcasing interesting urban gadgets worldwide.

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    #26

    A Button For Crossing The Road On A Horse

    Innovative pedestrian and equestrian crossing buttons placed on a utility pole in an urban setting.

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    #27

    Luminous Road Barrier

    Red laser parking barrier glowing at night in a wet parking area, showcasing innovative gadgets from around the world.

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    #28

    This Kindergarten In Australia Enforcing A One Way Road With Spikes

    Wrong way warning signs and spikes on a road, showcasing innovative gadgets from cities worldwide.

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    #29

    This U-Turn Only Traffic Light

    Traffic light with a unique U-turn symbol.

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    #30

    Metal Equipment That Allow Cyclists To Stand Up Straight While Being Stationary Waiting For The Green Light. Spain

    Innovative road design in a city featuring a protected bike lane curve with barriers.

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    #31

    "Incoming Bus" Luminosities Sign, When A City Bus Is Coming, The Sign Is Turned On To Warn The Drivers, France

    Bus stop sign with "Bus en approche" text, featuring a unique gadget for improved navigation in urban areas.

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    #32

    Special Light For Pedestrian Crossing, Belgium

    Innovative zebra crossing light in urban area with signs and parked cars nearby.

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    #33

    Controlled Access Area System In Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Smart street bollards in a city for traffic control, showcasing innovative gadgets from around the world.

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    #34

    Pedestrian Crossing + Bicycle Crossing In France

    Crosswalk and bike lane in urban setting, showcasing city gadgets.

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    #35

    French Pedestrian Signal Used For Some Ski Lift

    Pedestrian signal for skiers, innovative gadget from cities worldwide.

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    #36

    Lighting Of The "Tunnel Du Mont Blanc" , France, In The 60s

    Cars driving through a brightly lit tunnel, showcasing interesting urban lighting gadgets from around the world.

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    #37

    Multiple Heights Road Barrier

    Traffic height restriction gadget in front of a McDonald's, showcasing urban innovation for worldwide implementation.

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    #38

    French Pedestrian Signal LED Panels

    Pedestrian traffic light gadget with red and green LED figures.

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    #39

    Road Separator Sign Used In France, It Can Bend In Case Of Accident

    Innovative city gadget: blue arrow sign on a sidewalk, designed to guide pedestrians safely around obstacles.

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    #40

    Street Light Modified To Accommodate 4 Surveillance Cameras. Paris, France

    Innovative city streetlight gadget with surveillance cameras at night.

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