For everyone’s safety and in view of the growing number of so-called “soft” mobility users, signage is forced to adapt. Thus new signals are being tested in the city of Strasbourg. Pedestrian lights are now mixed pedestrian-cycle lights. Their purpose is to remind cyclists that it is essential for them to respect the signs and regulations when crossing a lane. In addition to the traffic light, pedestrian crossings are also equipped with a timer indicating the time remaining to wait before going green. This device is intended to help pedestrians exercise patience.
Cycles aren’t the only ones breaking safety rules
Despite sanctions such as fines or reprimands, motorists too are not always quick to respect road safety distances, especially in tunnels. Currently, the rule is to maintain at least two seconds between two vehicles, sometimes more. To help users, blue beacons are installed along the walls. It is mandatory to leave a space of two beacons between two light vehicles. All information on road safety can be found on the government website.