Zurich Pioneers Gender-Diverse Traffic Signs Initiative

Zurich city parliament approves progressive measure to diversify street signage, including representations of women, elderly, and diverse family units

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Zurich city parliament voted to diversify street signage to include representations of women, elderly, and diverse family units.
The motion passed with 73 votes in favor and 41 against.
New signage symbols will potentially include pregnant women, lesbian couples, and senior citizens with walking sticks.
Geneva replaced half of its 'man with hat' signage with diverse symbols in 2020.