New pedestrian lights illuminate the footpath at Dublin junction to alert distracted walkers
The measure involves a diffuse red light which is cast on the ground on the edge of the road.
One of the aims for the additional light is to get people who are looking down at their smartphones, or are otherwise distracted, to pay attention to the traffic crossing ahead.
So far the light has been implemented at Tara Street, with further ground-level LED lights at crossings on Capel Street that have not yet been turned on yet.
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Similar systems have been employed elsewhere in Europe, including Poland and the Netherlands.
Feljin Jose, Dublin City Councillor and Green party transport spokesperson, said: 'The broad idea is that they are being trialled at very busy junctions where there's a lot of pedestrians crossing that may be distracted.'
He added that the measure is 'worth trying'. He said: 'That's exactly the kind of thing that the traffic department should be doing, seeing what improves safety and what doesn't.'
Jose added that this measure is in the early stages, and it isn't clear yet what the outcome from the light will be.
Mannix Flynn, non-party Dublin City Councillor who represents the area where Tara Street is located and is on the mobility and public realm committee, said the trials happening create 'confusion' around the city and that it's 'difficult to keep up with.'
Dublin City Council has been contacted for a statement.
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