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Traffic signals depicting green women have been introduced at 20 different locations across London, replacing the usual green man indicator that signals to pedestrians it is safe to cross the road.
The move was introduced to mark International Women's Day on March 8 by Transport for London (TfL), which said it was to "recognize the achievements and significant contribution women make to society."
The new traffic lights, which will be a permanent fixture, appear in 20 different locations across the capital, including Hyde Park Corner, King's Cross and Brixton.
The signals were produced for free by Siemens Mobility, which installed the lights alongside TfL partners Telent and Cubic. /TfL
The signals were produced for free by Siemens Mobility, which installed the lights alongside TfL partners Telent and Cubic. /TfL
The new traffic signals were installed to mark International Women's Day but will be a permanent fixture. /TfL
The new traffic signals were installed to mark International Women's Day but will be a permanent fixture. /TfL
There are several different green women depicted on the traffic signals. /TfL
There are several different green women depicted on the traffic signals. /TfL
The signals were produced for free by Siemens Mobility, which installed the lights alongside TfL partners Telent and Cubic. /TfL
The signals were produced for free by Siemens Mobility, which installed the lights alongside TfL partners Telent and Cubic. /TfL
The new traffic signals were installed to mark International Women's Day but will be a permanent fixture. /TfL
The new traffic signals were installed to mark International Women's Day but will be a permanent fixture. /TfL
The signals feature a range of women in different shapes, sizes and wearing different outfits.
The new lights were produced for free by Siemens Mobility and adhere to the standard safety regulations of the usual green man.
Traffic light signals depicting women have already been introduced in many other countries around the world. Fourteen female-empowering traffic lights were installed in Vilnius, Lithuania, back in 2018 to honor the centenary of women's voting rights in the country. They also served as reminder of how far women in Lithuania have advanced yet how far they still have to go.
Outside Europe, traffic signals depicting pedestrians in dresses were introduced in the Australian city of Melbourne, with the goal of depicting men and women in equal numbers.
In 2020, Mumbai was the first city in India to introduce female figures on traffic lights. The act was welcomed by campaigners and the public alike for encouraging inclusivity and dispelling the notion that only men should be out in public.