[The Next Web] These pavement tiles could stop phone addicts from walking into traffic

Whether you’re playing Pokémon Go, texting, sending an email, or just checking out fantasy baseball scores. In some cases, this leads to dire consequences. Design firm Büro North created a concept to help avoid these kinds of new-age accidents — a street tile that alerts phone users when they’re approaching danger. Smart Tactile Paving, a concept that would alert walkers — much like a street light — when they’re nearing traffic with the standard red, yellow, green system. The only difference is, this alert will be placed at your feet within easy viewing distance for those with their heads down. It’s…

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