Virtual Bike Lane

I once had an idea about developing a tiny Palm-like (iPhone now) computer using a laser created virtual keyboard and a projected screen. I never pursued it but I still think its a good idea that could work.

Although I don't bike (some close friends do) this virtual bike path reminded me of that idea.

From Good.is...

While ridership is increasing every year, bicycle safety remains a huge issue: in 2007, 43,000 people were injured in bike accidents, resulting in 698 deaths.

Enter LightLane, a safety concept from the clever designers at Altitude, Inc. The system projects a virtual bike lane (using lasers) on the ground around the cyclists, providing drivers with a recognizable boundary they can easily avoid.