British-style street signs show walking distances in Tsim Sha Tsui as Hong Kong government teams up with Transport for London
Transport Department launches sign boards, fingerposts and wall-mounted signs in bid to get people walking more
British-style signs have returned to the streets of Hong Kong as the government, working with London’s official transport organisation, has launched new walking guidelines for pedestrians.
Five sign boards, two fingerposts and five wall-mounted signs were placed in Tsim Sha Tsui, along Nathan Road and Salisbury Road, as well as inside the pedestrian subway at Kowloon Park Drive.
Officials said the new design used simplified walking maps to show the pedestrian network in the district. Landmarks within a five and 15-minute walk were displayed.
The Transport Department launched the signs last Thursday as part of the government’s efforts to encourage more people to walk in the city. It took a year to formulate the project, which cost HK$3 million, working with Transport for London.
Locals and tourists on Wednesday said they liked the look of the new signs, though some thought they lacked a unique Hong Kong feel.