New countdown pedestrian crossings for Romford Town

 

To be piloted in our Ward......

 

Countdown gets the go-ahead

Transport for London has announced that more Pedestrian Countdown technology will be installed across the Capital from this summer onwards.

London will become the first city to permanently host the new technology which gives people a clearer idea of how much time they have to safely cross the road.
The digital displays count down the time between the green man symbol going out and the red man appearing, and help people to judge how long they have to cross.
A further 200 locations will benefit from the Pedestrian Countdown technology after it was approved by the Department for Transport and the Highways Agency, following a successful trial.
Research from the trial shows that 83 per cent of pedestrians liked the technology, with 94 per cent of mobility impaired users and 79 per cent of children also in favour.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: 'The countdown is a simple idea with huge benefits not least ensuring we get the best out of our roads by easing traffic flow and ensuring pedestrians are safer.'
For more information on the scheme, visit tfl.gov.uk/pedestriancountdown

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