Bellevue tests app alerting drivers to pedestrians

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  Bellevue is testing a smartphone app“Want to test new technology that alerts drivers when pedestrians are entering crosswalks? The City of Bellevue is seeking local drivers to test a smartphone safety app that does just that.”
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  The smartphone app alerts drivers when pedestrians are entering crosswalks“Smartphone app alerts drivers when pedestrians are entering crosswalks”
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  The app testing starts in October“The testing of the connected-vehicle app in October is part of a demonstration study aimed at reducing crosswalk crashes, which continue to be an issue locally and nationally.”
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  The app sends real-time audible and visual alerts to drivers“Researchers will assess whether these alerts improve driver awareness, increase yielding behavior and reduce vehicle speeds near crosswalks.”
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  The app alerts drivers near midblock crosswalks equipped with flashing lights“Funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, the pilot study focuses on midblock crosswalks equipped with flashing lights. When a person walking or rolling approaches the crosswalk and activates the system, that information is relayed directly to nearby drivers through the app.”
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  The pilot study is funded by a federal grant“Funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, the pilot study focuses on midblock crosswalks equipped with flashing lights.”
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  The pilot study aims to improve driver awareness“Researchers will assess whether these alerts improve driver awareness, increase yielding behavior and reduce vehicle speeds near crosswalks.”
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  The pilot study aims to improve yielding behavior at crosswalks“Researchers will assess whether these alerts improve driver awareness, increase yielding behavior and reduce vehicle speeds near crosswalks.”
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  Participants will drive a 30-minute route while using the app“Drive Route: Participants will download and use the app while driving a short, 30-minute, predefined route in Bellevue.”
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  Participants will receive a $100 compensation for completing the 90-minute session“Participants who complete the study session will receive $100.”
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  The University of Washington is managing the volunteer sign-up processNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.