New 3D pedestrian crossings have been created in central Tauranga.
Tauranga City Council transportation manager Martin Parkes said the 3D crossings were being painted in a busy pedestrian area on The Strand and Hamilton St.
![3D pedestrian crossing on The Strand. Photo / George Novak](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MJSZA7S6RQCEOHJ66VG6325YGA.jpg?auth=a6c808beff00e4f9ebdd67b19a01812c41f5fa2f70d30f68375611f69a789d82&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
"The 3D graphics encourage drivers to slow down, as they are more visually engaging than a standard pedestrian crossing," Parkes said.
![3D pedestrian crossing on The Strand. Photo / George Novak](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/2TKDARM72ATVSUUF5N5EBRBFGI.jpg?auth=5887582a58b70648d1de270afa5babb7883196277412819391e89b733caaccbe&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)