KMC installs Pelican crossings at 36 locations

Kathmandu, Feb 11: The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has installed ‘on-demand pedestrian crossings’ (Pelican system) at 36 locations to enhance pedestrian safety. This system was initially introduced in Babarmahal and has since been expanded to other areas in the current fiscal year.

According to Jagatman Shrestha, traffic management advisor at the KMC Office, while the system has been set up at 36 locations, it is currently operational at 13. Technical work is ongoing to make the system functional at the remaining sites.

Areas such as Thamel, Maharajgunj, Naxal, Baluwatar, Gaushala, Exhibition Road, Bagbazar, and Tahachal feature this system. For the current fiscal year, KMC has allocated a budget of Rs 20 million for its implementation.

The Pelican system works by displaying a green signal for pedestrians at the zebra crossing when they press the button. The green light lasts for 30 seconds, while vehicles are shown a red signal. After 30 seconds, the system can be activated again after a two-minute waiting period. This system is mainly focused on enhancing pedestrian safety in areas near schools and hospitals.

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