{"id":102686,"date":"2025-07-04T16:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=102686"},"modified":"2025-07-04T16:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:30:47","slug":"lahores-1st-smart-crosswalks-on-cbd-route-47","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/lahores-1st-smart-crosswalks-on-cbd-route-47.html","title":{"rendered":"Lahore gets 1st smart crosswalks as CBD embraces walkable urbanism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lahore: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has launched a cutting-edge smart pedestrian crossing system on CBD Route 47, marking a significant step towards modernising Lahore\u2019s urban infrastructure and promoting walkable urbanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a press release issued on Thursday, two smart crosswalks have been installed along the route, incorporating international-standard technology aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing city navigation. The initiative aligns with CBD Punjab\u2019s broader vision to make the city\u2019s business district safer, more accessible, and environmentally sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/strategic-partnership-launched-to-expand-cbd-in-punjab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Strategic partnership launched to expand CBD in Punjab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each crossing is equipped with user-friendly features, including automated pedestrian signals, push-button mechanisms, and brick-embedded LED lights to ensure high visibility, especially during low-light hours. These embedded lights are not only waterproof but also engineered to withstand weights of up to 50 tons\u2014making them both durable and dependable for long-term use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further engage and inform pedestrians, each crossing includes digital display panels that broadcast awareness messages, Islamic quotes, sayings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and essential traffic safety guidelines. The screens also show real-time updates on temperature and time, adding a layer of convenience and interactivity for commuters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A spokesperson for CBD Punjab stated that the technology was selected after extensive research by the authority\u2019s technical team, with safety, reliability, and modernity as key criteria. The new crossings are expected to encourage pedestrian movement across the high-traffic business zone while also serving as a model for future urban upgrades across Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/cbd-drainage-on-walton-road-passes-1st-rain-test.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walton Road a no-flood zone: New CBD drainage passes 1st test<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By incorporating smart infrastructure into its urban planning, CBD Punjab is reaffirming its commitment to creating a safer, smarter, and more walkable environment in one of Lahore\u2019s most important business corridors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lahore: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has launched a cutting-edge smart pedestrian crossing system on CBD Route 47, marking a significant step towards modernising Lahore\u2019s urban infrastructure and promoting walkable urbanism. According to a press release issued on Thursday, two smart crosswalks have been installed along the route, incorporating international-standard technology aimed at improving pedestrian safety and enhancing city navigation. The initiative aligns with CBD Punjab\u2019s broader vision to make the city\u2019s business district safer, more accessible, and environmentally sustainable. Read: Strategic partnership launched to expand CBD in Punjab Each crossing is equipped with user-friendly features, including automated pedestrian signals, push-button mechanisms, and brick-embedded LED lights to ensure high visibility, especially during low-light hours. These embedded lights are not only waterproof but also engineered to withstand weights of up to 50 tons\u2014making them both durable and dependable for long-term use. To further engage and inform pedestrians, each crossing includes digital display panels that broadcast awareness messages, Islamic quotes, sayings of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and essential traffic safety guidelines. The screens also show real-time updates on temperature and time, adding a layer of convenience and interactivity for commuters. 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