In terms of its construction and functionality, Smartpole Crossing resembles a traffic light system in which yellow warning light signals are emitted from inside the composite poles towards approaching vehicles when a pedestrian approaches the crossing.
In such a situation, the device switches from standby mode to warning mode, activated by a system of curtain sensors or radar sensors responsible for detecting a pedestrian approaching the crossing area from the left or right side of the road.
A unique feature of the system is the built-in speakers installed inside the poles, which play a programmed voice message of any content, for example: “stop, exercise extreme caution, make sure that no vehicle is approaching”. Such a generated message helps increase awareness and concentration among people with disabilities, blind or visually impaired people, as well as those with their eyes “immersed in their smartphones”, often paying no attention to approaching vehicles.
In addition to the warning system, which provides effective information for drivers and pedestrians, a very important element of an active crossing that affects pedestrian visibility is the proper illumination of the entire crossing area, in accordance with the guidelines recommended by the Ministry of Infrastructure for correct pedestrian crossing lighting.
In the Smartpole Crossing system, this requirement is ensured by modern LED lighting fixtures with asymmetric light distribution, installed on composite poles, providing positive contrast responsible for the proper illumination of a pedestrian’s silhouette without dazzling drivers.
Reflective D6 road signs installed on poles on both sides of the road are equipped as standard with an option to illuminate their content with continuous or flashing light, synchronised with the LED warning lamps and the voice message.
Main Advantages of the Smartpole Crossing Active Pedestrian Crossing System
- very good visibility of warning signals generated from composite poles from a distance of at least 200 m,
- activation of warning and sound signals only when pedestrians approach the crossing area. The system functionality takes into account the changes introduced to the Road Traffic Act effective from 1 June 2021,
- several times lower cost compared to the construction of a full traffic light system,
- excellent visibility of pedestrians in the crossing area thanks to asymmetric lighting fixtures,
- right- and left-sided lighting fixtures for one-way roads,
- optional use of special lighting fixtures with the possibility of adjusting lighting intensity using a motion detector,
- activation of the system only when a pedestrian is detected, which improves traffic flow,
- illuminated D6 signs installed on the left or right side of composite poles, depending on the available pole installation options,
- possibility of installing combined D6 and T27 signs,
- power supplies, controllers, speakers, and radar detectors installed inside the poles,
- provision of radio or wired communication between the poles to enable simultaneous transmission of messages from both poles,
- possibility of reducing the volume of voice messages during nighttime hours,
- thanks to additional batteries installed inside the poles, the lighting fixtures can continue operating for up to 1 hour after the street power supply is switched off,
- operation of the detection system and light and voice warning signals 24/7, independently of the street power supply,
- composite poles available for installation on foundations or direct ground installation.
