PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS

in the United Kingdom

The use of amusing animal names began in 1951 with the introduction of 'Zebra' Crossings

ZEBRA

Marked with Belisha beacons, flashing amber globes on black and white post. Road traffic MUST give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a crossing.

PELICAN

Introduced in 1969. The name is derived from PELICON (PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled). Push a button to cross.

PUFFIN

Red and green figures are above the control box on your side of the road. The name is derived from Pedestrian User-Friendly INtelligent. 'Smart' system also uses heat sensors to tell if pedestrians are waiting on the pavement.

TOUCAN

Allows cyclists and pedestrians to share crossing space. Since two-can, cyclists and pedestrians cross together, the name “toucan” was chosen.

PEGASUS

For horse riders. There is a 'high level' push button to operate the crossing. Also used in Peru.