LightLane
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LightLane is a bike attachment that provides the user with a personal laser bike lane for nighttime use.
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Product
The LightLane product is a lighting system that creates a virtual cycle path around your bike at night. It attaches to the rear of the bike and generates a line of light on either side of the bike to delineate a personal bike lane area. It is designed to make the bike more visible to motorists in the dark and to encourage cars to keep a safe distance.
History
LightLane was conceived, designed and built by Alex Tee and Evan Grant of Altitude innovation firm. It was originally created as an entry for a design competition to promote commuting by bicycle. Although it did not win, support for the product encouraged its continued development.
The LightLane product is currently in the proof-of-concept prototype testing stage. A final product is expected by the end of 2009.
External Links
- LightLane
- Atitude Inc.
- Video of the beta prototype being tested
References
- LightLane’s Lasers Make an Instant Bike Lane - Wired. Accessed on 2009-08-20
- A bring-your-own bike lane, created by lasers - Altitude Press. Accessed on 2009-08-20
- Create your own bike lane, for real - terrapass. Accessed on 2009-08-20
