Traffic symbols in Almaty to assume a red hue.
Headline: Almaty City's Innovative Approach to Road Safety: Red Markings Coming to Accident-Prone Areas
Get ready for a change in scenery on Almaty's roads, as the city plans to implement red markings on some of its most perilous stretches.
According to Jandos Murataliev, head of the Almaty City Administrative Police Department, red markings could be the solution to Almaty's repeated traffic woes. "We're hoping to catch drivers' eyes with these red markings, particularly in spots where accidents happen most frequently," Murataliev shared in a statement.
Here are the locations where these red markings will be implemented:
- Kuldzhinsky tract, between Prospekt Ryskulov and Bukhtarminskaya Street
- Al-Farabi Avenue, near the intersection with Luganskaya Street, focusing on the turnaround lane and intersection zones
- Al-Farabi Avenue, between Nazarbayev Avenue and Zapadny Zheltuksan Street (north side)
- Seifullin Avenue, from Rayymbek Avenue to Toboikhanov Street
- Maylin Street, between Bukhtarminskaya Street (Ozero Circle)
- Al-Farabi Avenue, near Mustafin Street, focusing on transport interchange exits
- Al-Farabi Avenue, at the intersections with Shashkina Street and Markov Street
While there is limited information available as to precisely why red markings are being implemented, experts suggest they're often used as visual cues to alert drivers to potential hazards or high-risk areas. By drawing attention to these critical sites, it's hoped that drivers will be more cautious, ultimately reducing the number of accidents. For more details regarding the expected impact of these changes, we recommend checking local news sources or visiting Polisia.kz.
The implementation of red markings in Almaty City's high-risk areas is not limited to roads; experts suggest they may also be used in transportation interchanges and exits. These visual cues could have a significant impact on finance, as fewer accidents would likely result in lower insurance claims and financial losses for the industry.
