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Uzbekistan has launched an active campaign to install raised pedestrian crossings near schools and other socially significant locations. Over the past week, 25 such crossings were set up across the country, with plans to install over 1,000 in the coming year. The project is already well underway in Bukhara and Samarkand, where these crossings are enhancing safety for schoolchildren and other pedestrians.
Why Are Raised Crossings Important?
Raised pedestrian crossings are a key innovation for increasing road safety. These structures elevate the roadway to curb height, effectively extending the sidewalk across the street. This design forces drivers to slow down as they approach the crossing, significantly reducing speeds near schools and educational institutions.
Children often don’t fully understand the risks associated with road traffic and may cross in a hurry. Raised crossings help reduce the likelihood of accidents since the decreased vehicle speed near schools and kindergartens gives drivers extra time to react.
Currently, Uzbekistan is developing a national standard — a GOST — to regulate the design and placement of these crossings. The standard will establish optimal technical parameters, such as height, width, and slope, ensuring comfort for both pedestrians and drivers.
As the number of vehicles on Uzbekistan’s roads increases, so does the risk around schools. Each raised pedestrian crossing represents a step toward improving road infrastructure, creating safer conditions for all road users, especially children.
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