TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN PAPANUI ROAD

Press, Volume XCVIII, Issue 29016, 3 October 1959, Page 17

TRAFFIC LIGHTS IN PAPANUI ROAD

Installation Early Next Week Special new traffic lights will be installed on Papanui road at the intersection of Mansfield avenue (near the St. Albans shopping centre) early next week. The new lights are of the exclusive pedestrian-control type, and will be the first such set installed in the city. If a pedestrian wishes to cross the road, he presses a control button on the light standard, and the light switches colour in his favour after due warning to approaching traffic on Papanui road has been given. After the' pedestrain had crossed, the light, having allowed him a certain number of seconds to pass over the crossing, switches back in favour of Papanui road traffic, provided no more pedestrians arrive to push the button and use the crossing. The effect of this system is that the traffic lights will be continually in favour of Papanui road traffic unless a pedestrian pushes the control button.

“Considerable difficulty has been experienced by pedestrians wishing to cross Papanui road at this spot, particularly in the early morning and later afternoon peak traffic periods.” said Mr G. P. Kellar, the city traffic superintendent, yesterday. “Consequently, this new set of lights will give them the opportunity to cross in safety.”