Maneuvering #SmartCity can be hazardous if you are on a bicycle.
Whether you are a motorist or a bicyclist, we all are aware of the dangers faced on the road. Due to their convenience and cost, more and more bicycles have become the mode of transport in the city. Approximately 200,000 Canadians cycle to get to work. Unfortunately, according to a Statistics Canada and the CAA report, an an average of 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured annually. and 74 cyclists die in crashes every year. Several cities have engaged in strategies to project cyclists including separate bike lanes and other traffic calming efforts. But with so many bikers on the road, they still need innovative ways to stay safe.
Urban cycling in the #SmartCity can be a treacherous activity. However, despite wearing a helmet and urban engineering to help avoid collisions with your four wheeled counterparts. Events such as being slammed at a crosswalk; Or preparing for the dreaded opening driver door collision ; Of course one cannot forget the red light of death. All of these activities are typical occurrences for a cyclist’s daily commute.
Smart solutions for SmartCities
Ironically, one ideal way to navigate the connected city is a High Tech solution. The Smart City Pack is an innovative light weight (5,3 ounces) Wearable that targets to keep urban cyclists on their feet and on the road. Designed as a LED enabled and IoT connected backpack. This device connects through Bluetooth to your mobile device and comes with many features including:
- Automated LED Signalling – Let the traffic know if you are turning or braking
- GPS Tracking – Map your route, so that the BackPack will activate your signalling.
- Follow me Safety– connect your friends so that they can ensure you are safe by tracking your location at any time. If an accident occurs, the app will detect through motion sensors and will send SMS messages to your pre-programmed contacts.
- Microphone Integration – enable voice integrated commands.
- Interior Laptop Sleeve – Perfect for a 15″ laptop
- Digital lighting -like cars have headlights continuous day and night digital lighting so that bikers can always be visible while on the road
The RoadWarez Smart City Pack comes with a 5000mAh Lithium Polymer battery for over 10 hours of use and is waterproof.
There are both risks and benefits to riding in the city. High Tech solutions such as the RoadWarez Smart City Pack are helping to contribute to the safety of cyclists.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 2.5 x 15.5 x 20.5 inches
- Weight: 5.3 ounces
- Colors: Midnight Blue, Mustard Yellow, Sharkskin Grey, Taupe Brown
- Connectivity: Bluetooth connectivity
- Features:
- 100% waterproof
- Interior sleeve for 15″ laptop
For more information or to acquire the: Smart City Pack
About RoadWarez
RoadwareZ Technologies is the world’s first and only digital IoT SmartBackPack and App.
