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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?
- 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?
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?
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?
Why is the pilot project in Tilburg considered part of a 25-year plan?
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 is one potential environmental benefit of smart traffic lights mentioned in the text?
What is one potential environmental benefit of smart traffic lights mentioned in the text?
How many premature deaths per year are estimated to be caused by air pollution in Barcelona?
How many premature deaths per year are estimated to be caused by air pollution in Barcelona?
What is the recommended minimum green space per resident by the World Health Organisation?
What is the recommended minimum green space per resident by the World Health Organisation?
What is a key principle behind the 'superblocks' concept mentioned in the text?
What is a key principle behind the 'superblocks' concept mentioned in the text?
Why might converting city streets into community areas like parks have a positive impact on urban environments?
Why might converting city streets into community areas like parks have a positive impact on urban environments?
