Diagonal pedestrian crossing opens in Sha Tin

On Tuesday, the Transport Department inaugurated a diagonal crossing at the intersection of On Ming and On Muk streets in Sha Tin. This new crossing allows pedestrians to cross the road in one continuous motion, as opposed to the traditional right-angle crossing. The initiative aims to shorten walking distances and save time for pedestrians, according to the department.

Convenient features such as dropped kerbs have been installed to accommodate the elderly, wheelchair users, and individuals using handcarts. Additionally, traffic bollards have been placed to remind motorists to drive cautiously near the crossing. The department highlighted that the recent testing of two trial diagonal crossings, which were implemented in Sha Tin and Tsim Sha Tsui in 2024, has shown them to be safe and efficient.

On average, the new diagonal crossings are projected to reduce walking distances and time by approximately 30 percent compared to traditional right-angle crossings. As part of the Transport Strategy Blueprint unveiled in February, the government plans to extend diagonal crossings to a total of 15 more junctions. These additional crossings will be implemented in stages, beginning in the second half of the current year.