The Evolving Role of Lighting: Fiberli’s Safe Crossing Solution for Smarter Cities

08 Dec

The Evolving Role of Lighting: Fiberli’s Safe Crossing Solution for Smarter Cities

Urban life has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, particularly due to rapid digitalization. As mobile devices have become central to daily routines, user behavior in public spaces has shifted accordingly. Research shows that a considerable portion of pedestrian accidents in cities is directly linked to distraction caused by smartphone use. This challenge becomes especially critical around tram, metro, and light-rail corridors.

The newly implemented system in İzmir Karşıyaka addresses this modern urban problem. Fiberli is more than a luminaire manufacturer; it is a solution partner that studies smart-city needs, analyzes behavioral data, and develops innovative technologies through strong R&D capabilities. The Safe Crossing Solution, built around the CBC100 and CBC150 products, introduces a new safety layer in pedestrian–tram interaction zones.

A New Approach to Signaling in the Age of Digital Distraction

Today, many pedestrians fail to notice conventional overhead signals because their focus is on their phones. Taking this behavioral shift into account, Fiberli positions its solution not only at eye level but also close to ground level, where pedestrians naturally direct their gaze—even when distracted.

The CBC100 and CBC150 fixtures emit red light when a tram is approaching or when crossing is dangerous, and switch to green when passage becomes safe. The most critical innovation here is the placement of the lighting indicators within the pedestrian’s natural line of sight, making them noticeable even during smartphone use.

This strategy aligns with widely adopted principles of Human-Centered Design, which emphasize lowering the detection threshold, optimizing cues based on real user behavior, and creating multi-layered signaling structures. These scientifically grounded methods significantly enhance urban safety performance.

Fiberli’s Smart-City Vision: Expanding the Boundaries of Lighting

For Fiberli, lighting is not just about illuminating spaces. Through extensive R&D, the company transforms light into a real-time communication tool. With this project, lighting becomes a medium that:

guides user behavior,
delivers instant information,
enhances traffic safety,
regulates urban interaction.

Integrating the CBC series into tram infrastructure is a strong demonstration of Fiberli’s ability to turn lighting into a multidisciplinary solution. This project brings together optical engineering, human behavior analysis, urban planning, and safety technologies—reflecting Fiberli’s position as a key contributor to smart-city innovation.

A Scientific Perspective: Visual Perception, Color Coding, and Immediate Response

Studies on visual perception clearly indicate that red is the strongest stimulus for triggering a sense of danger, while green universally conveys permission and safety. Fiberli’s color-based warning system is built upon these well-established neurological and cognitive responses.

Additionally, low-level light sources placed near the ground sit within the lower peripheral vision, significantly increasing detectability—even when pedestrians are looking down at a screen. This creates a safety mechanism well aligned with the realities of modern attention patterns.

Conclusion: Cities Become Safer Through Solutions Beyond Light

Fiberli is shaping the future of urban life not only with LED technology, but with data-driven, scientific, and behavior-aware solutions. The Safe Crossing Project in Karşıyaka is a powerful example of how light can play a far broader role in modern smart cities.

Aligned with its smart-city vision, Fiberli continues to innovate across: