KMC Installs Pelican Crossings at 36 Locations

The Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has installed Pelican crossings at 36 locations to enhance pedestrian safety, with 13 currently in operation.

Initially introduced in Babarmahal, the system has now expanded to areas such as Thamel, Maharajgunj, Naxal, Baluwatar, Gaushala, Exhibition Road, Bagbazar, and Tahachal. The remaining locations are undergoing technical work to become functional, according to KMC’s traffic management advisor, Jagatman Shrestha.

With a budget of Rs 20 million allocated for the project this fiscal year, the Pelican system allows pedestrians to activate a green signal at zebra crossings, stopping vehicles for 30 seconds. The system can be reactivated after a two-minute interval, with a primary focus on ensuring safety near schools and hospitals.