# DIY Bike Lanes Vladimir Turner and Ondrej Mlady Have Created Their Own Paths By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vladimir-turner References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/05/personal-bike-l.php) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/signaler/sets/72157626556015417/) Czech Republic-based cyclists Vladimir Turner and Ondrej Mlady have developed a unique way to combat the paucity of bike lanes in their native of Prague -- they’re creating their own. The two bicycle enthusiasts have developed a DIY bike lane, which beams a projected light onto the road in front of a rider, making it safer for those who ride at night and making their “lane” clearly visible to those in passing cars. Vladimir Turner and Ondrej Mlady’s creation is reminiscent of the LightLane, a concept design that sought to create [personalized bike lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyclist-safety1), but Turner and Mlady are using [portable pico projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman) to accomplish their goal. Vladimir Turner and Ondrej Mlady are calling this product “SAFETY FIRST,” although no date has been set for its release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Bike Lanes:** Create personalized bike lanes using portable projectors for better cyclist safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cycling:** Opportunity for bike companies to create innovative safety accessories. - **Technology:** Opportunity for projector manufacturers to develop specialized models for DIY bike lanes. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity for city planners to incorporate DIY bike lanes into infrastructure designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md) - [Nighttime Limited Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocturne-bike.md) - [Award-Winning High-Performance Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-bike-light.md) - [Space-Saving Cyclist Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rydesafe-headtube-bike-light.md)