Joe Grainger
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Dear Waze Team,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to offer a suggestion that could significantly enhance the safety of vulnerable road users, including cyclists and pedestrians, through your navigation platform.
As both a cyclist and a pedestrian, I’m deeply concerned about road safety and believe that integrating cyclist and pedestrian awareness alerts into Waze could make a substantial difference in reducing accidents and fostering a safer road environment for all.
Specifically, when providing navigation guidance to drivers, incorporating alerts for both cyclists and pedestrians at junctions could help mitigate potential risks and ensure compliance with the UK Highway Code’s Rules H2 and H3.
For cyclists (Rule H3), an alert could be triggered when Waze directs a driver to turn, reminding them to check for cyclists on their inside before making the manoeuvre. Similarly, for pedestrians (Rule H2), an alert could prompt the driver to give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross the road into which or from which they are turning.
Here are some options for how these alerts could be implemented:
Visual and Auditory Alerts: Utilise both visual pop-up notifications and auditory prompts to remind drivers to watch out for cyclists and pedestrians when turning.
Integrated Camera Feature: Leverage vehicle cameras to detect nearby cyclists and pedestrians, providing real-time visual or audio warnings to drivers.
By integrating these features into Waze, we can promote responsible driving behaviour, increase awareness of vulnerable road users, and ultimately create a safer environment for everyone on the road.
Cheers,
Joe