Following the lead of programs in Los Angeles, Portland, and Baltimore, a pilot program by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority will install warning systems to alert pedestrians to turning buses.
"Pedestrians at city intersections will receive warnings when a bus is turning — from the bus itself — under a pilot program being developed by the MTA," reports Pete Donohoe.
"The pre-recorded safety messages will be played through speakers mounted on the exteriors of buses in the program, which is expected to be launched in the fall."
"Another 'collision avoidance' pilot in the works will use radar and sensors to detect — and then alert — bus drivers of pedestrians, bicyclists and motor vehicles in the immediate vicinity, including so-called 'blind spots.'"
The article provides more details about the pilot program and providers of the technology that will deploy the alert system.
FULL STORY: Buses will blare warnings through speakers to alert pedestrians at corners under MTA pilot program
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