🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie Fact: India’s First 3D Zebra Crossing

🚦 How Ahmedabad Pioneered India’s First 3D Zebra Crossing

In 2016, Ahmedabad, Gujarat introduced India’s first 3D zebra crossing, a painted optical illusion that makes drivers slow down before pedestrian zones. This innovation quickly became a headline for its low-cost, high-impact approach to road safety.

🎨 Who Created It

It was conceived by a mother–daughter duo, Saumya Pandya Thakkar and Shakuntala Pandya, as a creative solution to frequent speeding near pedestrian crossings.
They designed flat paint stripes that look like raised blocks from a distance, nudging drivers to instinctively reduce speed.

🚗 How It Works

• From afar, the stripes appear like floating or raised blocks, creating a visual “speed breaker.”
• Up close, the illusion disappears, so vehicles don’t brake abruptly.
• Ideal for school zones, busy markets, and high-footfall areas.

✅ Why It Matters

• Improves Pedestrian Safety: Drivers slow down without physical bumps.
• Cost-Effective: Only requires paint and planning, no electronics.
• Design-Driven Solution: Shows how art can solve real traffic problems.

🧞‍♂️ SpotGenie’s Take

At SpotGenie, we love how simple innovations make roads safer.
Just like the 3D zebra crossing uses smart design to protect pedestrians, our SpotGenie Smart QR Stickers help vehicle owners stay connected and resolve on-road issues seamlessly.
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