A Dutch town has introduced a transgender zebra crossing.

The town of Almere in The Netherlands unveiled the new road crossing on Saturday to celebrate Winter Pride.

It says it is "the world's first transgender crosswalk".

The town council explains: "Together with the rainbow crosswalk, this further emphasises that the members of the rainbow community in our city must be able to be themselves in all aspects of life."

Image: Facebook/Gemeente Almere

The town already has a rainbow zebra crossing.

They are both on the route of a Pride Walk, which took place on November 2nd.

It saw members of the LGBT community walk through the town with politicians and students.