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Reclaiming Our City Streets Line 39 Summary
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Reclaiming Our City Streets Line 39 Summary

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What is the purpose of the Crosswalk smartphone app mentioned in the text?

  • To track the location of pedestrians for safety reasons
  • To allow pedestrians to dodge cars while crossing the road
  • To provide real-time traffic updates
  • To give pedestrians with limited mobility extra crossing time (correct)
  • How many people are participating in the trial of the Crosswalk app in Tilburg?

  • 15 people
  • 10 people (correct)
  • 5 people
  • 20 people
  • What technology does the Crosswalk app use to adjust crossing times for pedestrians?

  • Infrared sensors
  • Barcode scanning
  • Satellite surveillance
  • GPS and traffic light software (correct)
  • Why is the pilot project in Tilburg considered part of a 25-year plan?

    <p>To create a more pedestrian and cycle-friendly road network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the sensor in the traffic lights detect pedestrians using the Crosswalk app?

    <p>By detecting unique signals emitted by the app</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential environmental benefit of smart traffic lights mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lowering emissions and noise pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many premature deaths per year are estimated to be caused by air pollution in Barcelona?

    <p>3,500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum green space per resident by the World Health Organisation?

    <p>9 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle behind the 'superblocks' concept mentioned in the text?

    <p>Creating parks and pedestrian zones by restricting vehicle access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might converting city streets into community areas like parks have a positive impact on urban environments?

    <p>To improve air quality and population health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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