Urban Planning with a Twist: Nifty Gadgets That Should Be in Every City

If you ride the bus to work, it seems like one of two things always happens. If you’re not the one running late to catch the bus, then the bus is inevitably running behind schedule. Either way, you still end up late to work. While this gadget won’t solve your chronic tardiness, it at least makes it clear when the bus is nearby. 

This LED sign flashes a “bus is approaching” message when an incoming bus pulls up to the stop. This signage is a great way to indicate to other drivers that the bus will be slowing down. It’s also pretty useful for passengers running to catch the bus because they can see it from a mile away.