# LED-Lit Head Protectors The Citi Bike Helmet Boast Illuminated Strips for Added Safety By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citi-bike-helmet References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-6-19/led-helmet-steers-riders-nycs-bike-sharing-stations) & [citibikenyc](http://citibikenyc.com/) There is no way that a driver or pedestrian will be able to miss a cyclist wearing the [Citi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-curated-table) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macallan-harmony-caf) [foldable helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Foldable Light-Integrated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fend-super-bike-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [E-Bike-Centric Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedelec-2-ace.md) - [Optimized E-Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-e-mob.md)