These Optical Illusion Crosswalks Are Saving Lives

“Pedestrians have the right of way.” We’ve all been told and taught this when learning to drive. Yet it seems as the years have gone by and technology has evolved, the safety of people walking and crossing streets safely has continued to decline. Smartphones, increased speed limits, increased automobile traffic, etc. are all contributing factors to a rise in pedestrian injuries and deaths. With technological changes in almost every aspect of modern life, it’s time to give crosswalks the modern treatment and update their safety and visibility.

There are many ways to increase the visibility and safety of your crosswalks with varying costs. One of the newest and very cost-effective ways to update is with the implementation of 3D crosswalks. Three-dimensional crosswalks may be found in your neighborhood, city center or nearby schools. 3D crosswalks are often nicknamed “zebra crosswalks” because of the way they are painted.  The shading causes the white stripes of the crosswalk to appear to float in the air from the angle of the approaching drivers.  The illusion is meant to shock the driver into awareness of the crosswalk and their surroundings. 3D crosswalks are more than just a jaw-dropping visual effect – the developers behind them hope they might be eye-catching enough to save lives.

If you are interested in adding 3D crosswalks to your commercial property, contact Team Cam by filling out the form on this page or call us at 443-304-2237. Our experienced parking lot and line striping crews can add a 3D crosswalk to your road or property in a timely manner at a cost-efficient price.