DSAT launches omnidirectional crossings at Iao Hon to facilitate pedestrian traffic

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has installed omnidirectional crosswalks in the Iao Hon area to facilitate pedestrian traffic.

According to the bureau, the new crossings aim to improve pedestrian safety, reduce the need to cross the street twice, and shorten crossing times.

DSAT noted this is particularly important in this area due to the heavy flow of people and vehicles.

Following the installation of omnidirectional crosswalks at two intersections on Avenida da Longevidade in early March, and after analyzing their effectiveness and assessing road conditions, new crossings have been implemented at the intersections between Estrada Marginal do Hipódromo and Rua da Saúde, near Hong Lok Village, and between Rua da Tribuna and Estrada dos Cavaleiros, near the Pak Lai Building.

The new crossings began operating last Saturday.

DSAT has already submitted this adjustment plan to the Traffic Advisory Board for feedback and is collaborating with the Education and Youth Development Bureau to communicate the changes to nearby schools.

Currently, there are 17 traffic-light intersections in Macau equipped with omnidirectional crosswalks, but the bureau said it is continuing to monitor their operation and is considering future expansion to other locations. RM