# 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.