Traffic lights in sidewalks for phone-distracted pedestrians

The German city of Augsburg embedded traffic lights in the pavement so pedestrians staring at their phones would be more likely to see them. City officials said the project was initiated after a teenager was killed crossing train tracks while allegedly distracted by her phone.

"(The lighting system) creates a whole new level of attention," said city spokeswoman Stephanie Lermen.

(Washington Post)

image: Thomas Hosemann/Stadtwerke Augsburg