# Tricky Traffic Control Smart Decano Speed Bump Responds to Vehicle Speed By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-10-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decano-speed-bump References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/16/intelligent-speed-bumps-collapse-to-reward-slow-pokes-cut-down/) & [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/smart-speed-bumps-punish-you-speeding) Decano Industries is developing a ‘smart’ speed bump that will increase safety and decrease fuel consumption in Mexican cities. It works by responding to impacts from moving vehicles. It falls flat for speed-limit-abiding travelers, but maintains its bumpy shape if a vehicle is going too fast. Similar designs are underway in other countries, but Decano’s speed bump doesn’t need electricity and only costs $1,500 per lane on top of having a ten year lifespan with an estimated total maintenance cost of about $500. All of these factors makes it a cost-effective practical solution for a developing country like Mexico. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Speed Bumps:** Developing smart speed bumps that respond to impacts from vehicles presents an opportunity for increased safety and decreased fuel consumption. - **Cost-effective Solutions:** Creating cost-effective solutions, like Decano Industries' $1,500 per lane smart speed bump, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in developing countries. - **Non-electric Speed Bumps:** Designing non-electric speed bumps, such as Decano's model, offers a sustainable and low-maintenance option for traffic control. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can benefit from incorporating smart speed bumps to enhance safety and reduce fuel consumption. - **Infrastructure:** The infrastructure industry can explore the use of cost-effective speed bump solutions to improve traffic control systems. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can leverage non-electric speed bumps to promote eco-friendly transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character-Like Roadway Bollards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-bollard.md) - [Bouncy Car Suspension Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-suspension-system.md) - [Bump-Absorbing Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-motorbikes.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md) - [App Usage Limiters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedbump.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Flatpack Traffic Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apiece-traffic-cone.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Transforming Smart Vehicle Tires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-tire.md)