There is no way that a driver or pedestrian will be able to miss a cyclist wearing the Citi Bike Helmet. It has been outfitted with three strips of colorful LED lights, which are as vibrant as a shining rainbow. Essentially, it is a modified Carrera foldable helmet.
Created for New York City's Citi Bike program, the Citi Bike Helmet not only keeps cyclists visible at night, it also helps them navigate to the nearest Citi Bike docking station when their time is up. This is achieved through the use of an embedded FLORA GPS module. As versatile and useful as the Citi Bike Helmet, it isn't officially affiliated with the bike program, but it probably will be soon.
What's Driving This Trend
- Led-lit Head Protectors
- The integration of LED lights into helmets for increased visibility and safety.
- Enhanced Helmet Technology
- The use of GPS modules and other advanced features in helmets to improve functionality.
- Collaboration with Bike-sharing Programs
- The potential for official partnerships between helmet manufacturers and bike-sharing programs.
Who This Affects Most
- Sports Equipment Manufacturing
- Opportunity for helmet manufacturers to develop and market LED-lit helmets with integrated GPS modules.
- Cycling and Bike-sharing
- Increased demand for helmets with advanced features in bike-sharing programs.
- Safety and Security
- Innovations in helmet technology can contribute to overall safety for cyclists and pedestrians alike.
