In Russia there will be high pedestrian crossings

23 November 2018

The Ministry of transport has developed a new plan to improve road safety

in a short time In Russia will begin to make new pedestrian crossings — raised. There are not talking above-ground pedestrian crossings which rise above the roadway, and a symbiosis of "Zebra" and "speed bump". Such a transition will be a few inches above the asphalt.

Of innovation writes "the Russian newspaper". It refers to the national project "Safe and quality roads," prepared and already submitted to the Ministry of transport. The project start is scheduled for 2019.

it is Assumed that new transitions will be broad artificial roughness on the upper part of which is coated with a Zebra. The height of this unusual "speed bump" should be 10 cm above the road level.

it is Expected that drivers will be more likely to slow down in front of a large artificial roughness. Plus, this will increase the responsibility and pedestrians. As shown in the experiment, they start more likely to use "high" transitions. Most likely, due to the confidence that drivers will be more willing to give way at the sight of such "zebras".

to further increase pedestrian safety, the Ministry of transport recommends that you install in the area of the transitions of the fence, which will prevent unauthorized crossing streets near schools and hospitals. Plus, the transitions will highlight.