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Smart signals with sensors introduced at two intersections on Coast

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The signals have a sensor on the pedestrian waiting area, which cancels any requests to cross if the pedestrian moves out of a red square.

Another sensor ensures the crossing phase remains active until all pedestrians are clear of the roadway.

Councillor Christian Dickson said he was pleased to see the region’s first set of smart signals activated in Sippy Downs.

“There’s never been a safer time to cross Sippy Downs Drive until now, connecting the residential with the health and education precincts,” he said.

“The upgrade was an important response to improve our community’s confidence and safety crossing a 60km/h multi-lane road by upgrading the standard crossing using state-of-the-art-technology.

One of the red zones at a smart signals pedestian crossing.

“This project signals a green light for rolling out more smart signals across our region.”

The same technology has also been installed at Beerburrum Street in Aroona.

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