Pelican signals in Coimbatore remain underutilised due to lack of awareness
Coimbatore has installed 15 pelican signals to help pedestrians cross busy roads, but the system remains underutilized due to a lack of public awareness. Residents are still crossing dangerous thoroughfares without using the safety buttons.
Why it matters
It illustrates the gap between urban infrastructure investment and public education, which is critical for road safety in developing cities.
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.
The article reports on a local civic issue objectively.
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