The City of Charlotte Testing A New TravelSafely App
The City of Charlotte’s Department of Transportation recently launched the TravelSafely App. They are currently testing the app with a pilot project involving South End. TravelSafely is designed to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It will connect users to an electronic network of intersection and crosswalk data, as well as to each other.
Features of the TravelSafely app include:
- Get ready for green – Notifies users when the light is about to turn green.
- Red light warning – Warns users approaching a red light if they are approaching the intersection too fast.
- Slow speed zone warning – Notifies users if they are traveling too fast in a slow speed zone.
- Cyclist ahead warning – Warns motorists if a cyclist is using the app on the road ahead.
- Pedestrian ahead warning – Notifies motorists of pedestrians using the app in the crosswalk ahead if it detects the motorist is not going to stop.
The app is part of the city’s Vision Zero safety initiative that seeks to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries. CDOT has partnered with Charlotte Center City Partners to ensure residents and visitors in the South End area know about the opportunity to participate in the pilot. This soft launch will allow staff to evaluate and compare before and after crash data. Collaboration with CMPD was also a pivotal component in the launch of the pilot project.
Residents in the South End pilot area are encouraged to download the app and take advantage of the audible alerts. Google Play Store and Apple App Store offer free downloads of the app.
The TravelSafely app provides supplemental information that enhances driving decisions while adhering to road rules. As a motorist, pedestrian, or bicyclist, users of the app must continue to remain alert and aware of their responsibilities at all times.
To learn more visit PublicInput.com/travelsafelyclt.
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