No jaywalking anymore. Taking a leap to ensure safety of the pedestrians at major traffic intersections, the signals will now have countdown timers (CDT) for those on foot. Such timers will be installed at major traffic intersections including the W-point and A-point at ITO will allow safe passage for pedestrians by displaying the exact time left for the change in signal. Till now, the countdown timers at the traffic signals in Delhi are meant exclusively for motorists.
According to the Traffic Police, the CDT timers for pedestrians will allow a safe and hassle-free passage to pedestrians, who are the most vulnerable lot of the road users. He added that CDTs for pedestrians have been installed at India Gate and AIIMS and will soon come up at other parts of the national Capital. “This apart, to enhance the safety of pedestrians on the roads, auditory road signs will also come up at several places,” said the Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Anil Shukla.
A few points have been identified in the city that witness high pedestrian footfall and will have road markings such as zebra crossings at these areas with the help of civic agencies. “A number of areas in East Delhi and New Delhi have been taken up for the initiative. With the help of civic agencies, signages will be installed at areas witnessing high pedestrian footfall,” he added.