Pelican signals in Coimbatore remain underutilised due to lack of awareness
Coimbatore has 15 pelican signals designed to enhance pedestrian safety, but many residents are unaware of their existence. This lack of awareness contributes to the high rate of pedestrian fatalities in the city. Efforts to promote the use of these signals are ongoing, but the proposal for broader pedestrian facilities remains unimplemented.
- ▪Coimbatore has 15 pelican signals for safe pedestrian crossings.
- ▪Pedestrian deaths account for 37% of road accident fatalities in Coimbatore.
- ▪Many residents, including workers and homemakers, are unaware of the pelican signals.
- ▪Traffic police regularly advise and educate pedestrians on using the signals.
- ▪The proposal for additional pedestrian facilities by Coimbatore Corporation remains on paper.
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The city has 15 pelican signals that one can use to cross roads safely, but many pedestrians are unaware of it and continue to put their lives in danger, trying to cross busy thoroughfares amidst speeding vehicles.At pelican signals, people can press buttons provided on poles on both sides of the road to operate a red signal and halt the traffic. The signal will turn green after a while, usually less than a minute. Pedestrians can activate the red signal again after a gap of at least three minutes.Poongudi P., a resident of Singanallur who works at a women’s hostel in the city as a housekeeper, said she was not aware of the pedestrian-friendly signal system.
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