Walk this way: Limerick and Dublin locations chosen for new zebra crossing pilot scheme

Scheme will investigate whether Ireland really need flashing Belisha beacons which can cost up to €80,000 to install

The Beatles stride across Abbey Road on the cover of their 1969 album. A new pilot scheme will test if Ireland can emulate most countries which do not use flashing beacons at zebra crossings. File picture

A number of locations in Limerick and Dublin have been chosen as part of a pilot scheme for the provision of zebra crossings without flashing orange Belisha beacon lights — which can cost up to €80,000 to install.

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says that by replacing the lights with a reflective sign, road authorities could quickly and easily increase the number of safe crossing points for pedestrians and active travel use, particularly where speed limits are 50km/h or less.