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Crossing countdown signals set to be installed on Dorchester Street in Bath

Tuesday 9th July 2019 Bath Echo News Team Community

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Countdown signals are set to be installed on pedestrian crossings in Dorchester Street in Bath to help improve safety on the stretch of road, Bath & North East Somerset Council has announced.

An example of the type of countdown timer being installed | Photo via B&NES Council

The countdown timers will take the guesswork out of when the lights are going to change, and ensure those on foot know the final point they can safely enter the road to cross.

They will be erected on each crossing next to the red/green man symbol and will inform pedestrians of the exact time remaining between the green man signal going out and the red man signal appearing.

Councillor Joanna Wright, cabinet member for Transport Services, said: “Dorchester Street is one the busiest roads in Bath with the bus and train stations on one side and SouthGate shopping centre on the other.

“As a result the pedestrian crossings are often very busy and crowded. We want to make the city more pedestrian friendly and give people on foot more confidence.

“The introduction of pedestrian countdown signals will make crossing the road easier.”

The signals have been used in London for some time and have proved popular with pedestrians.

Work to install them is due to begin 21st July and take three weeks. During the work, the existing lights will need to be switched off for short periods, but this will be restricted to one crossing at a time.

The work will be carried out off-peak or at night in the busiest locations and temporary traffic lights will be used to minimise disruption.

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