Won’t achieve anything other than separate the money from the bike owner. The cyclist is already visible, the driver chooses to drive next to, because there is no perceived threat from the puny body and there appear to be space on the road for the two.

Awesome, i would def. buy this. But is there going to be a model for the rest of us on the other side of the road? (England/Australia etc)

I want one!

And an air horn…

Huh. Seems to project a lane behind you, after you’ve passed through a space. Excuse my lack of enthusiasm.

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Brilliant – well done!!!

Great idea! Where can I order?

Thanks

When they are available I would like one for myself, plus about 50 more for all of the riders in our club…Logan City, Queensland, Queensland, Australia…

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When can i order and start selling them here in Austalia?

That is a very clever idea!

Now, if they could just make it powerful enough to vaporize a Cadillac or a taxi, it might really save a significant number of cyclists. The real problem is that “I didn’t see him!” is right up there with “The check in in the mail.”

Love it! It would work very well in Cambridge, UK.

Can you make one of these for a motorcycle? Better yet, two for a motorcycle… one for the front, and one for the back! This could definitely save some lives!!!

Brilliant idea! I hope it goes on sale in the UK

Sounds a great idea, would use one and think it would be great for areas like South Staffordshire and the parts of Shropshire that do not cater for cyclists

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if this works, then so does my “Designated Smoking Area” hat. the entire point of lanes is that your position is relative to them, not the other way around.

Hey what a great idea – we organise a mass participation road race in South Africa and are always looking to promote things that make cycling safer – well done!!

Brilliant. when/where can i get them

Nevermind that this is VERY useful for bikes, having been a motorcyclist this would be VERY useful for those folks as well. So many people where I live do not respect the “bubble” a motorcyclist should have. Tailgating is a big problem. I would say visibility is a problem cause people do not look for motorcycles when making lane changes. Many times I had to ride the shoulder due to a vehicle changing into my lane.

It cyclists obeyed traffic regulations, then there probably would be a need for this.

do you have a version that fries any motor vehicle that goes through your beam?

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSss!
Where do i sign up for it!!?????

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Maybe this is a stupid question but are there eye-safe green lasers? I’d imagine that blinded drivers are even more dangerous than oblivious ones.

Thats a nice 3d model. Where’s the working device?

I’d like to know what they think it might cost – the last time I checked, those green lasers were very pricey. Also, the lane in the picture is red, which is a bit misleading.

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Hey Mike, it isn’t for the biker’s benefit. It’s for drivers who are overtaking the biker – hence the biker graphic *behind* the biker and the lane markers alongside. You have more than a lack of enthusiasm…

doesn’t the lane wobble about as you peddle down the road? what stabilizes the markers?

I want one!
It will save MANY Lives

In Toronto, there is even a rogue element that paint bicycle lanes at night…

This is great and I would definitely buy one. I just wish the battery life is a little longer. But this should be used on off the chance that you get stuck in the dark going home from a long ride rather than night riding on purpose anyway.

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Huh. Seems to project a lane behind you, after you’ve passed through a space. Excuse my lack of enthusiasm.
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its for the cars behind you to see, not so you know where to ride lol

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Hmm, don’t like the look of it myself. The problem with bike lanes is they tend to assume that you’re going to ride a straight course regardless of any parked cars, side roads you have to pass, or potholes. This would be doubly dangerous at night, trailing your laser-lane behind you.

This device gives drivers an excuse to turn their brains off, which is the single biggest danger to cyclists.

Cool. Needs a wider beam for the lane on the ground. You need one for the front of your bike. As another commentor notes – you need to claim the space you’re entering not just that which you left. Flashing lane option is better than static since it draws more attention. Integrate a flashing side pulse on either side of the unit and you just might have one of the coolest light contraptions cyclists could mount on their bikes.

I too wish the battery would last longer but I can certainly see the positive aspects of this product. One concern is the price. Will this be yet another product geared at keeping the wealthy safe or will it be accessible to all? Then again, if one life is saved by this product how do you place a dollar value on that?

I prefer my idea, project a hologram behind you to create the illusion you were a Mack Truck…or perhaps an image of a pickup truck’s backside with a rear-mounted machine gun….THEN people would back off and give you some space. ;>

This is a good step. Every little bit helps. When driving a car it is sometimes nice to know how much room a bike rider would like.

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I think from the cyclist’s perspective those lines on the road look nice.

But I think they will often not be seen by a driver, especially from a distance.

Also, in your photo the lines are easy to spot, but the cyclist (the one with clothes on:-) not.

Stephan

This is a great invention! However, I think that bikelanes (as they have , say, in Holland) are still the better option in as far as safety is concerned.

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From urban standpoint in no particular order and not regarding added cost (yet) :

* Agree need more visibility from front and side , drivers and other wacky riders come at you from all directions and speeds
* Agree flashing or gradual gradation of light catches better attention for those critical 1~3 seconds after the driver gets first visual .
* Agree hopefully doesn’t blind drivers or otherwise cause too much distraction for them . Cool as the disco but may increase your chances of getting things thrown at you .
* Perhaps project lights onto yourself.
* Would be nice to be able to signal turning intent. Without using hand signals perhaps tie to gyroscope .
* Will it attract pets or little children ?
* Looks easy to attach / detach : is it fussy to setup , what about theft or people messing with it
* Maybe good on dry black asphalt shown but what about other terrain and conditions like rain/snow/ice/sand . A fender may get in the way of the light .
* Battery life vs. tight package size , and consider batteries that you can get at any store or dynamo version.
* For those who choose to ride illegally (per your local laws) or taking evasive action or otherwise being an idiot , people on your route will find you and your dandy light next time.
* Maintenance ( water/dirtproof/shock/vibration ) . Is the technology robust ?
* Warranty : what if I get in an accident while using it?

The problem is less with the cars, than it is with the bikers that make everyone else look bad, because they don’t obey the same laws that the cars obey, even though they are supposed too.

Like this morning, I was driving into work in downtown Omaha, and a cyclist runs through a red light, as 2 lanes of cross traffic had the right of way. Then the cyclist acted like it was the cars’ fault for getting in his way, when they had to slam on the breaks in order to keep from hitting the cyclist.

This is all to common of a problem.

If you ride a bike. . . come on, you have to obey the same rules of the road, or get off!

You know, back in the day, there used to be this little orange triangle thing you could get, on a stick, to put on the back of your bike, to make it more visible. Worked pretty well, and didn’t require batteries.

This is a brilliant idea – it taps into the psychology of drivers – seeing a line defined in space, even if it’s space you aren’t occupying, registers an implicit response. It’s an excellent way to passively increase the safety of biking in the evening. Definitely cool!

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The width of the bike lane has to be wide enough. It looks too narrow in the picture. The riders elbow is right on the edge. I dont want a truck that close to me. The lines imply to the driver that they can get that close.

Very cool. How do I get one?

The little orange triangle and this device are both great. I didn’t note whether it is powered by the energy stored by the bicyclist but that is certainly an option.
I have not read all the comments and I came to this link from a post in the Seattle PI about a cyclist who was killed last night by a motorist. Which is very sad. Someone posted above that it wouldn’t matter. Callum noted that it is passive. I’m reminded of my fat cat who is constantly scheming to get food and probably has or is on the verge of diabetes. Any thing I can do to slow down his eating is good and helps keep his weight down. It may not be the ultimate solution but it helps and maybe all you need is something that gets you one mile down the road.

I like this and I’m going to post it on my site @ http://www.indoorcycleinstructor.com

it uses green lasers?? this won’t be cheap.. i think a blinking light is quite enough

it good to see something new for those who like to ride at nigth .

Is this legal? I would have thought road users could be prosecuted for projecting signage onto the road. If not then you’re going for the wrong product, i want my own projected parking space…

its useless,
as the lane depends on the cyclist,and its not fixed,
wat happens if a car is coming from right and suddenly the cyclist moves to right..he’ll be hit..as lane also depends on cyclist…

Ridiculous!
1. This won’t stop drivers driving on the bike path.
2. It is a night solution only!
3. Drivers hardly watch anything that is painted or projected on the road.
4. I also believe this will enhance reckless cycling.

I cycle to work every day, and I think the best way to tackle this issue is education to all road users, and heavy fines with accidents vs. pedestrians and cyclists.

Cycling pretty much every day (Yes, in Brisbane, shoutouts to the logan crew), Its pretty obvious that drivers _think_ that they understand how cycling (and road rules) work but clearly do not. The amount of near misses (and one accident, while driver was texting !) I’ve had while obeying the road rules makes this point hit close to home.

Ask any motorbike rider, which are more visible and audible than cyclists, they’ll come up with the same stories.

Of course the fine car driving readers of this blog would never fail to make the kind of mistake that would kill or hurt a cyclist. And you know that we are ALL crazy, and ALL run red lights, motor vehicles never do that. The truth is, most of you will never see us, as we are rarely in accidents with cars and there simply are not that many of us on the road.

This device may or may not save lives, guess only time will tell. The truth is, as cyclists are a minority on the roads, drivers feel too safe in their cars to consider them.

Is the solution to start carrying around small hammers and breaking windows of bad drivers giving them something to fear ? I don’t know, but its something ive been tempted to do, clearly against the law but something that may save our lives one day.

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Like it very much, wonder if I can get it in Holland?

Hey mossko, what about this device makes it matter which side of the road you’re on? You do ride in a forward direction down under, yes?

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Pretty cool idea. I could do with one here in Cambridge, MA. It should not be pedal-powered but it should be pedal-rechargeable.

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OK, it projects something that looks like a bike lane behind the cyclist, presumably to be visible to an oncoming driver. Two things would make me suspect of its capability to warn drivers and make the cyclist safe. First, the edge of the bike lane looks (from the photo) to be right at the cyclist’s elbow. A little wider “bike lane” would have been better. From the photo, any driver that cuts it a little close to the edge of the “bike lane” will come close to hitting the cyclist and possible destabilize them to where they could fall (hopefully not into traffic). Second, won’t the car’s headlights be far brighter than any battery-powered projection this gizmo is going to be producing thereby making it useless? A driver’s not going to be able to see this imaginary bike lane. Personally, I’d prefer to spend my money on some rear-facing flashing LEDs. A whole bunch of them.

What problem could be stopped by using this great idea to increase visibility for all bicycle riders!!!

Would the light really show up during daylight hours?

Bike lighting options seem to be improving in leaps and bounds. I ride at night and usually decorate my bike with battery-powered Christmas tree lights. This bike lane lighting idea is a cute one and might work but it seems like a lot of the stength of the light will be lost as it refects off the pavement. The idea of creating bike lanes is that over time they become common place, expected and accepted. This temporary one reaches for none of those goals. Good try but I think that stick with my christmas tree lights.

Creating a virtual bike lane gives the motorist a “TRUE FRAME OF REFERENCE”. Projecting onto the road from the frame itself prevents eye contact directly from the light which is a safety feature for both rider and driver. Drivers protect themselves from Danger first,then what they endanger second. Human nature prevails .Ignore it and pay the price and cost. This is Terrific. Hope to see it soon at bike shops around the world. Oversea’s demand is far greater than USA, but we will catch on.

this is sweet, it’s a really nice idea. I was thinking about something as well to make the roads safer, especially for kids. If you want to have a look.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYhDMHJZQ4&feature=channel_page

…Excellent invention.I would pay $100 for one. Milwaukee streets have a couple dozen or so bike lanes, but the ability to take the lane with you: Awesome!!!!

Superb concept. Makes a point in a city deprived of bike lanes.

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Absolutely love it – a must-have, at least until we get proper bike lanes and roads (like in Scandinavia and the Netherlands).

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