Portsmouth is the first UK city to benefit from an innovative LED pedestrian crossing aimed at improving road safety. The LED panels have been installed on the crossing to make it more visible to drivers at night, and are funded by French civil engineering firm Colas – the council’s road contractor.
“We’re always looking for new ways to improve road safety and I’m delighted we’re the first place in the UK to use this innovative new technology,” said Cllr Lynne Stagg, Portsmouth City Council’s Cabinet Member for Traffic and Transportation. “We chose this crossing because it’s very busy particularly at night with all the bars and restaurants. We want to make the crossing more visible and encourage more people to cross there safely.”
Be Bright Be Seen
The lights were launched as part of the council’s annual Be Bright Be Seen campaign which encourages people to make sure they have light-coloured or reflective clothing and lights when cycling or walking at night.