Camden Council challenged over coloured crossings

A woman has called on her local council to remove four road crossings painted in the transgender colours, complaining they infringe on her rights as a Christian. The road markings at Tavistock Place and Marchmont Street in Bloomsbury, central London, were installed by Camden Council and have been in place since 2021.

Erik Matthies, RNIB Policy Officer said:

“Ninety-three percent of blind people have some sight. Black and white stripe designs on pedestrian crossings offer familiarity and high contrast, which is particularly important for people with low vison who need to stay on course when crossing roads. Colourful crossings won’t always be recognised as a crossing point, by partially sighted people or guide dogs. RNIB welcome support for LGBTQ+ people, some of whom also sight loss, but colourful crossings are not the only or indeed the best way that councils can represent or celebrate LGBTQ+ communities.”