# Kinetic Intersections Three Students Create People-Powered Street Lights & Traffic Signals By Clarissa Hilary Basham | Published 2011-03-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-powered-intersections-ian-jaye-jovan-popovic-patrick-houin-go-green References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/22/the-power-of-footsteps/) & [ianjayedesign.blogspot](http://ianjayedesign.blogspot.com/) Ian Jaye, Jovan Popovic and Patrick Houin have gone green by creating an intersection powered by humans. Generating kinetic power from pedestrians crossing a busy metropolitan intersection is an ingenious, money-saving idea. The trio of college students devised this [self-sustaining traffic intersection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-urban-infrastructure) to help cities save money in energy costs, which in turn benefits taxpayers. If the [kinetic energy from each pedestrian footstep](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impulse-collection) could be captured to power [LED street lamps, traffic signals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-lighting-innovations), cameras and the local energy grid, cities would be able to drastically cut their dependence on oil and electricity. We have the technology -- it's just a matter of executing this brilliant idea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Kinetic Power Generation:** The utilization of human kinetic energy to power various systems such as street lights, traffic signals, and energy grids. - **Energy Cost Reduction:** The development of innovative solutions to drastically cut energy costs for cities and benefit taxpayers. - **Green Infrastructure:** The integration of self-sustaining technologies in urban areas to promote sustainability and reduce dependence on traditional energy sources. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Urban Infrastructure:** The implementation of people-powered systems in urban environments to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. - **Renewable Energy:** The utilization of kinetic energy as a renewable source to power various infrastructures and minimize environmental impact. - **Smart City Technology:** The adoption of innovative solutions for energy management in smart cities, utilizing human kinetic energy as a sustainable power source. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md) - [Urban Robot Traffic Safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polis.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Sleek Electricity-Storing Velomobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electricity-storing-velomobile.md) - [Cyclist Safety-Focused Smart Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Traffic Light-Inspired Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traffic-light-bench.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md)