Abu Dhabi installs traffic lights at sidewalks

The authorities concerned in Abu Dhabi started installing and operating traffic lights on several sidewalks at pedestrian crossings across Abu Dhabi, addressing a challenge facing drivers at these crossings.

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The step will facilitate the movement of traffic, regulate pedestrian crossings and reduce congestion, especially during peak hours.

It was noted that intersections where pedestrian traffic lights were installed witnessed smoother traffic flow, both for vehicles and pedestrians, compared to the period before, which saw vehicle congestion due to random pedestrian crossings.

Saeed Ahmed Al Dhahouri said he loved to travel and always visited new destinations to learn about different cultures, adding that through his travels to different countries around the world, he observed that UAE citizens and residents exhibited good manners while driving.

There was a culture of stopping to wait for a woman carrying her children, an elderly person or young teenagers, among others, he said.