In one of its kind initiatives in Mumbai, the colour of two zebra crossings have been changed to red and white, mentioned accounts. This week, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) introduced this coloured zebra crossing on the roads at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).
According to reports, these colours of crossings have been widely used in some other cities including Lucknow and Nashik for enhanced visibility. These colours are used in accordance with the Indian Road Congress (IRC) colour code guidelines.
Based on accounts, there is a difference in colour markings when making roads asphalt and cement. Although white and black colours are seen on asphalt roads, the same colours are not visible on cement roads.
According to the IRC, in areas where there is immense congestion, parking vehicles in any place can result in traffic. Additionally, considering the significant movement of vehicles in the corporate area, the use of colour code 35 - red is allowed.
BKC is a corporate sector, with many government offices, there are also head offices of banks and private companies. Therefore, they also have many busy roads.
Certain narratives claim that the life span of red and white zebra crossings on BKC road is up to two years. But given the state of the roads, it could be a year. Nonetheless, it will be important to see the difference these new colours make.
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