LED lights illuminate crosswalks near schools in Ulaanbaatar

Children in the capital bore the brunt of road accidents last year. More than half or 379 of the 694 children injured in road accidents across the country had accidents in the capital city, Montsame reports.

Research reveals two peak times for road accidents: the pre-dawn hours of 7-8 am and the dusk settling in between 5-8 pm. The accidents are attributed to limited visibility and low light during these periods. Therefore, to improve visibility for pedestrians and warn drivers, crosswalk projection lights have been installed at crosswalks near schools and kindergartens in the city.

Following the achievements of crosswalk projection lights, which have demonstrably improved visibility and increased pedestrian safety, the Governor's Office of Ulaanbaatar City plans to expand the initiative. Moving forward, LED lights will be installed at 102 pedestrian crossings near school zones across the capital city.