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Traffic control by light-ray : the first system of its kind. A new method of controlling road traffic by beams of light broken by pedestrian and vehicles : details of the automated system introduced in St Helier Avenue in Morden, Surrey. A broken beam operates the control lights, the top one marked Don t Cross and the lower one Cross Now. Date: 1936
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Automated Avenue Beam Beams Broken Control Controlling Crossing Crossings Davis Helier Lights Morden Pedestrian Pedestrians Roads Surrey Traffic Vehicles 1936
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Traffic Control by Light-Ray: Pioneering Pedestrian Crossing System in Morden, Surrey, 1936 This photograph showcases the innovative Traffic Control by Light-Ray system, the first of its kind, introduced in St Helier Avenue, Morden, Surrey, in 1936. The groundbreaking traffic management solution employed beams of light to regulate both vehicle and pedestrian crossings. The system's operation was based on the principle of a broken beam. The upper light, marked "Don't Cross," would illuminate when a pedestrian stepped onto the crossing, breaking the light beam. Simultaneously, the lower light, marked "Cross Now," would turn on, signaling it was safe for pedestrians to proceed. The same principle applied to the vehicle lanes, with a broken beam triggering the red traffic lights and allowing vehicles to pass once the beam was intact again. This automated system revolutionized traffic control, ensuring the smooth flow of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The 1930s, a period of significant advancements in transportation and technology, saw the introduction of numerous innovations. The Traffic Control by Light-Ray system was a testament to the era's ingenuity and vision for a more efficient and safer transportation infrastructure. This photograph, taken in 1936, provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of traffic control and the evolution of pedestrian crossings in Britain. The system's sleek design and modern technology contrasted sharply with the traditional methods of the time, paving the way for future advancements in road safety and traffic management.
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