Retro-reflective safety device puts a radar target on the backs of bikes

Retro-reflective safety device puts a radar target on the backs of bikes

While in-vehicle collision avoidance systems may be good at detecting big targets like automobiles, they're not as adept at detecting bicycles. Radian's Wingman was designed to address that problem, by boosting bikes' radar and LiDAR visibility.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, TransportTags: Cycling, Road Safety, Collision, Obstacle avoidance, Radar, LIDAR

This National Park Has Radar Speed Signs To Enforce 15mph Speed Limit For Bikes

Heads up if you are a speedy biker and planning to explore Zion National Park’s Pa’rus Trail because there is a 15 mph speed limit. The cement-paved trail with 50 ft of elevation change is the perfect place to experience the park while cycling but it is meant to be shared with pedestrians, wheel chairs, and pets on leashes. To avoid high speed crashes on the multiple use trail, Zion National Park has installed radar speed signs that display a bi…