Dublin City Council is bringing back zebra crossings, with work started on 10 new ones last week
Dublin City Council has begun installing 10 new zebra crossings as part of a broader initiative to improve pedestrian safety and infrastructure. These crossings feature a new design without flashing amber beacons to reduce costs and align with European standards.
Why it matters
The project reflects a shift in urban planning and traffic legislation, prioritizing pedestrian safety and cost-effective infrastructure in major cities.
BUILDING WORK BEGAN last week in Dublin city on 10 new zebra crossings, as part of a major shake-up of roads in the capital city.
Work on the 10 crossings are set to be completed by September, while an additional 10 crossings will be built by the end of the year.
The new crossings will be different to those traditionally seen on Irish roads, as they will not have flashing amber lights and will be more in line with those seen in other European cities like Paris and Lisbon.
Dublin City Council said the design change is due to the need to reduce costs associated with traditional flashing amber beacon crossings.
Rather than flashing beacons, the new crossings will be accompanied by signage on either side.
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