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What is one potential benefit of smart traffic lights mentioned in the text?
What is one potential benefit of smart traffic lights mentioned in the text?
- Decreasing pedestrian safety
- Increasing noise pollution
- Reducing air pollution (correct)
- Emitting harmful emissions
What is the purpose of a 'superblock' system as described in the text?
What is the purpose of a 'superblock' system as described in the text?
- To restrict green spaces
- To encourage more traffic congestion
- To increase vehicle access to city streets
- To convert roads into community areas (correct)
Why is Tokyo mentioned in the text regarding green space per person?
Why is Tokyo mentioned in the text regarding green space per person?
- To highlight its healthy environment
- As a model for other cities to follow
- To address its insufficient green space per person (correct)
- As an example of excessive green space
What potential impact does the text suggest 'superblocks' could have on urban air quality?
What potential impact does the text suggest 'superblocks' could have on urban air quality?
How are smart traffic lights in Tilburg described in relation to giving priority to cyclists?
How are smart traffic lights in Tilburg described in relation to giving priority to cyclists?
What is the purpose of the Crosswalk smartphone app mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Crosswalk smartphone app mentioned in the text?
How does the sensor in the traffic lights detect pedestrians using the Crosswalk app?
How does the sensor in the traffic lights detect pedestrians using the Crosswalk app?
What technology does the Crosswalk app utilize to adjust crossing times for users with limited mobility?
What technology does the Crosswalk app utilize to adjust crossing times for users with limited mobility?
How does the Crosswalk app contribute to minimizing delays for traffic?
How does the Crosswalk app contribute to minimizing delays for traffic?
Why is the Crosswalk app considered a ground-breaking experiment?
Why is the Crosswalk app considered a ground-breaking experiment?