# Solar-Powered Quad Crosswalks The Eco and Pedestrian-Friendly Four-Way Traffic Lights By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-way-traffic-lights References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/solar-powered-4-way-traffic-lights-relay-laser-signals-for-better-guidance/) Korean designer Hojoon Lim aims to improve crosswalk communication with the help of [solar-powered four-way traffic lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-traffic-management). These use [integrated solar paneling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion) to harness energy from the sun's rays and won't be as sensitive to power outages and electrical malfunctions. Using [LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sula) and a small laser signal receiver the new four-way traffic lights would be better suited to directing busy intersections than traditional crosswalk signals. Plus they have four faces with which to alert pedestrian and auto traffic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Crosswalks:** Solar panels integrated into crosswalks improve communication and reliability. - **LED Traffic Lights:** LED lights and laser signal receivers offer more efficient traffic control. - **Improved Crosswalk Communication:** Enhanced features such as multiple faces on traffic lights enhance communication with pedestrians and vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Renewable Energy:** The integration of solar panels in crosswalks presents opportunities for renewable energy solutions. - **Smart Transportation:** The use of LED lights and laser signal receivers in traffic lights aligns with the development of smart transportation systems. - **Urban Planning:** Improved crosswalk communication features contribute to the development of more effective urban planning strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md) - [IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-beacon-concept.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Solar-Powered Sleek Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-solaris.md) - [Modular Urban Light Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-pro.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Immersive Solar-Powered Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-minutes-and-20-seconds.md) - [Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1.md)