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Virtual Crosswalk Walls Are Too Futuristic For Our Own Good

Yes, we know, being a pedestrian or cyclist can be dangerous, but that won't stop us from driving however the hell we want, as long as this futuristic design never sees the light of day. This new conceptual idea for crosswalks is a bit too i, Robot for us. Rather than just having pretty painted lines—this crossing would also include a plasma laser barrier that makes cyclists and anyone doing an Abbey Road impression more visible and helps avoid those nasty vehicular manslaughter charges. We wonder what happens if a vehicle were to cross the barrier? More »

3:00 PM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,020 views, 25 comments

Latest by n/a: Portal idea's cool. Only, just to the other side of the crosswalk. I want to see the look on the pedestrians' faces as I *accellerate* towards them and seemingly go right through them. Can you imagine being the pedestrian? I think I'd more »