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?

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

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

By detecting unique signals emitted by the app Signup and view all the answers

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

Lowering emissions and noise pollution Signup and view all the answers

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

3,500 Signup and view all the answers

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

9 m2 Signup and view all the answers

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

Creating parks and pedestrian zones by restricting vehicle access Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve air quality and population health Signup and view all the answers

Reclaiming Our City Streets Line 39 Summary

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

How many people are participating in the trial of the Crosswalk app in Tilburg?

What technology does the Crosswalk app use to adjust crossing times for pedestrians?

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?

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?

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?

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

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