Traffic Light Counts Down To Green, Promotes Eco-Awareness

Designer Damjan Stanković has a novel solution for street pollution, and it doesn't involve biofuels made from bunnies or boxy concept cars. His Red Dot Award-winning Eko traffic light brings the progress bar to the streets, eliminating those frustrating 90 seconds that we endure at intersections.

Stanković is not, however, attempting to assuage your annoyance at having to wait; instead, the progress bar is intended to show motorists exactly how much time will pass before the light goes green. During this lull, drivers can shut off their motors to conserve gas and prevent idling emissions.

Sadly, the Eko is only a concept and won't be replacing our old stoplights any time soon. We're also not sure if some of the more restless drivers out there would really turn off their engines as an ecological gesture. But then again, maybe we're just cynical. Would you take the time to turn off your car at each stoplight? Leave your responses in the comments section below. [From: Yanko Design, via: DVICE]

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