Vienna Introduces New, Same-Sex Themed Crosswalk Signals

[jakeXT]

Vienna has introduced new same-sex and opposite-sex themed crosswalk signals at 49 intersections across the city.

The signals are a more playful take on traditional signals, which usually portray a single, gender-neutral person. The new signals feature a same-sex couple or an opposite-sex couple united by a little heart. Via the city's municipal lighting department, here are some pictures:

In a statement, the city's mayor said the new signals are "a sign of openness and tolerance."

Reuters reports that the crosswalk signals were installed to coincide with two big events planned for the city: The Eurovision Song Contest and "Life Ball," a charity event to raise money to fight HIV and AIDS.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/05/12/406134121/vienna-introduces-new-same-sex-themed-crosswalk-signals

[TeeYiYi]

1. Interesting.

It does seem to humanize the crosswalk somewhat...not that crosswalks needed humanizing, but whatever...

Both same-sex and opposite-sex:





TYY