First X-crossing for pedestrians is installed in Portsmouth
and live on Freeview channel 276
A new X-crossing has been introduced at the junction of Burnaby Road and Park Road in Portsea.
Pedestrians can now walk diagonally in one movement across the junction using two controlled crossing points.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdCouncillor Lynne Stagg, Portsmouth City Council’s transport boss, said: ‘I'm delighted that the new crossing is now open and is improving pedestrian safety.
‘We gave careful thought to how the junction was originally being used.
‘By observing the way students and staff were crossing between the university campus and the library we decided that an X-crossing would be an ideal layout for this junction, as it allows walkers to cross safely from corner to corner.’
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.