Sutton, South London, is now home to the UK’s first-ever trans Pride road crossing, with the new feature having been unveiled on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia And Biphobia (May 17).
According to the Sutton council, the pedestrian crossing is designed to be a “visible celebration of Sutton’s transgender community and a sign of the inclusivity of the borough.”Jake Short, Sutton council’s lead member for equalities who helped bring the project into reality, said: “I am delighted to see this celebration of the richness and diversity that our transgender community brings to Sutton.