The usual orange beacon lights seen at pedestrian crossings are set to be overhauled in a new pilot scheme.
Six crossings in Limerick and Dublin will see new 'reflective signs' used to alert road users instead.
The signs are seen as a cost-effective measure that can increase the number of safe crossing points across the country.
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown has been chosen as the pilot area in Dublin.
Crossings in the Lisnagry, Castleconnell and Dooradoyle areas of Limerick will have signs erected.
