Hyderabad: Pelican signal system inaugurated at tank bund – Know how it works

Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner CV Anand on Wednesday inaugurated the Pelican signal system at Tank Bund, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city.
The system is designed to ensure the convenience and safety of pedestrians in Hyderabad. Pelican signals were also activated at 29 other locations across the city.
Good news to #pedestrians Today 30 new pelican signals were activated across the city. All these signals will be operated by trained traffic volunteers,which is first time in India, to ensure the pedestrians crosses the roads safely.
Was at upper tankbund to inaugurate one… pic.twitter.com/lGtrDoqFZ2 — CV Anand IPS (@CVAnandIPS) May 17, 2023 Pelican signal system helps pedestrians in crossing roads in Hyderabad The Pelican signal system is a type of pedestrian crossing system that helps people cross the roads safely. The signals are operated by trained traffic volunteers, who are responsible for ensuring the safety of pedestrians while crossing the roads.
These signals are designed to ensure that pedestrians have enough time to cross the road before the traffic signal turns green for the vehicles.
This is a new beginning.✨✨✨🚦. A big step by @HYDTP for Pedestrian safety. ✨Let us use this facility wisely and improve the pedestrian safety in our city. ✨🫡 @HiHyderabad @swachhhyd @InsAdmnHYDTP @HMDA_Gov https://t.co/fTo48TsH3q pic.twitter.com/gr4BvDq2Ev — Team Road Squad🚦🚴‍♀️ (@Team_Road_Squad) May 17, 2023 Pedestrian fatalities in Hyderabad According to the commissioner, 45 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur due to road accidents every year. So far this year, 50 pedestrians have lost their lives in road accidents in Hyderabad.
While the city has foot over bridges in some places, pedestrians are not using them, the commissioner added.