Chandigarh, May 21 -- Recognising the need for pedestrian safety, deputy commissioner (DC) Nishant Kumar Yadav has recommended the installation of traffic lights with countdown timers at key crossings. "These timers will assist pedestrians in assessing safe crossing durations, particularly aiding children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities," he said while chairing a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee on Tuesday.

The meeting was convened to enhance road safety and ensure safer urban mobility with a focus on the urgent need for enhanced traffic regulation, pedestrian safety, and infrastructure improvements across the city.

During the meeting, it was informed that the necessary administrative and financial approval for ...