AI Automatically Recognizes Pedestrians... Extends Walking Time by 5 to 10 Seconds
Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 9th that it will introduce a traffic system that automatically extends the green signal when a person is present at a crosswalk to create a safe walking environment.
The pedestrian signal automatic extension system recognizes pedestrians who have not crossed the road within the pedestrian signal time at the crosswalk and automatically extends the pedestrian signal time within the allowed range (5 to 10 seconds). This system was established to support the safe crossing of vulnerable road users such as people with disabilities, children, and the elderly.
The county is conducting a pilot installation and operation at three locations: the back gate of Dong Elementary School, the intersection near Gangjin-eup Office, and the Forest Cooperative intersection. If the system proves effective after operation, it plans to gradually introduce it to crosswalks with many pedestrians and school zones.
Lee Jae-i, Director of the Safety, Disaster, and Traffic Division, stated, “We will continue to actively utilize smart traffic systems incorporating IT new technologies to create a safe walking environment.”
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