[thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?

[Plunkett, Matt]

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Crockford 

> Ah...

> Zebra crossings - pedestrian crossings marked by black and white (hence 
> zebra) road panel markings and a orange beacon atop a pole.

> motorists stop for pedestrians on the crossing

> Pelican crossings:

> A Zebra Crossing with traffic lights that can be operated by the 
> pedestrian - walk up, push a button, lights go red, traffic stops. 
> (traffic can pass a flashing amber if no pedestrians are actually on the 
> crossing.

> Puffin crossings (new)

> A pelican crossing with a sensor that cancels the request for the ligts to

> change if the pedestrian walks away.

> Toucan crossings

> Pelican/puffin with cyclist facilities

>and Pegasus crossings
> (for horses!)


Pardon me...but holy cow!  People actually use all this stuff?  I prefer the
NJ method of everybody just goes and there is much dodging around.

Q: How did the pelican cross the road?
A: He didn't, some crazy bastid from Newark ran him over.