# Cyclist Vector Projectors The Arrow Zone Guides Car Traffic Safely Away from Your Bike Lane By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrow-zone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/07/09/stay-outta-my-lane-ii/) & [moma.gr](http://www.moma.gr/tag/arrow-zone/) Unfortunately, in many cities, the most efficient cycling routes tend to be on major roads and highways. With bikers at risk of [serious injury on fast-paced motorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1), the [Arrow Zone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-electric-bike) offers an effective safety feature to increase one's visibility and communicate with adjacent vehicles. Junwon Yang's invention is a [compact bike light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-headlight) that can be securely strapped to the fore of your two-wheeler's head tube. The front of the gadget acts as an illuminating white beam directed straight ahead and the bottom projects a red outline of a pointer onto the asphalt, about a foot away from your tires. The Arrow Zone suggests sufficient clearance for passing automobiles on dangerously tight patches of freeway routes, making it less likely for cars to keep too close. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Road Bike Safety Devices:** The development of compact bike light could lead to a range of safety devices for bikers on high-speed roads. - **Smart Road Infrastructure:** Roads could be fitted with smart infrastructure that collaborates with bikers to better manage traffic safety. - **Connected Bike Technology:** The Arrow Zone could be developed into connected technology that sends safety alerts to motorists and cyclists via a smartphone app. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bicycle Technology:** The Arrow Zone is an innovative piece of tech for bike enthusiasts to explore the possibilities of safer cycling. - **Automotive Technology:** The Arrow Zone involves a compact bike light that can communicate with connected vehicles, leading to future collaborations between automotive and cycling industries. - **Smart Infrastructure:** The Arrow Zone is an example of how smart infrastructure technology can be used to solve pressing issues like bike safety on busy motorways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Space-Saving Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rydesafe-headtube-bike-light.md) - [Vehicle-Tracking Cyclist Radar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-varia-rearvue-820.md) - [Connected Cyclist Radar Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l.md) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Turn Signal Armbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flasher-armbands.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md)