howie’s halfpipe

In recent times there has been a lot of talk about pedestrian crossing safety. Especially in regard to kiddies being hit by cars on crossings.
Well this is a serious issue and i think something needs to be done about it.
But its not the only issue that crops up at pedestrian crossings. I dont like being in crowds of people who all have umbrellas and are all trying to cross the road, you get bits of umbrella in your eye and water dripping off everyones umbrellas all over your backpack. Its a dangerous nightmare. Well i have come up with the solution. its called the
“howies invention that stops kids getting squished and umbrellas in the eye”

when the traffic lights are green for the cars the big flaps are down blocking access to the crossing by pedestrians, hence eliminating the risk of kiddies running out into traffic whilst also providing a rain free environment mean umbrellas can be safely stowed away in people bags or better still left at home.

when the lights go red for the cars. the flaps lift up and form a roof across the street using the howie patented “whinchy thing that uses cables and a little motor”.
here is an artists impression using the latest in 3D modeling.