Nine new zebra crossings for bus route

MINISTER of Works and Transport Rohan Sinanan said steps are being put in place to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing the Priority Bus Route.

In Senate Tuesday, Sinanan was asked what measures are being taken to prevent accidents on the bus route following the death of nine-year-old Emmanuel John.

In September, John died as a result of his injuries when he was struck by a maxi taxi trying to cross the bus route in Barataria. John fought for his life for more than a week after the accident.

Sinanan said the Traffic Management Branch (TMB) has been trying to make TT safer for pedestrians with measures also being put in place on the bus route. “The TMB will be installing nine new zebra crossings and 15 new accessible pedestrian signals. These new installations will be implemented throughout the country, some of which will be on the Priority Bus Route.”

Sinanan also said police will be patrolling more often to make pedestrians safer.

“The Priority Bus Route is policed by the transit police on a regular basis and unfortunately when accidents like this occur it is sad, but we have been liaising with the police for enhanced patrols on the Priority Bus Route.”