Siemens deploys diversity pedestrian traffic signals for Manchester Pride

Siemens temporarily replaced 34 traditional green man symbols at pedestrian signals in Manchester with special designs to represent Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Transgender relationships. The initiative was carried out in support of the UK city’s Pride festival from 24-27 August. The four designs were manufactured by Siemens Mobility’s ITS business and were located on the junctions of London Road and Fairfield street Junction, Whitworth Street and Sackville Street and Princess Street and Whitworth
August 29, 2018 Read time: 1 min
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189 Siemens temporarily replaced 34 traditional green man symbols at pedestrian signals in Manchester with special designs to represent Lesbian, Gay, Heterosexual and Transgender relationships. The initiative was carried out in support of the UK city’s Pride festival from 24-27 August.

The four designs were manufactured by Siemens Mobility’s ITS business and were located on the junctions of London Road and Fairfield street Junction, Whitworth Street and Sackville Street and Princess Street and Whitworth Street.

Siemens deployed the LGBT+ designs as part of an agreement with Manchester Pride and 817 Transport for Greater Manchester.

The Manchester Pride Festival celebrates LGBT+ life and is made up of The Big Weekend, The Manchester Pride Parade, an alcohol-free space called The Superbia Weekend and The Candlelit Vigil.

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