[thechat] No Roundabouts In Japan?

[Tony Crockford]

On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 07:54:30 -0700, Hassan Schroeder 
<hassan at webtuitive.com> wrote:

> Too wild, but ...
>
> % Most accidents have involved cyclists and motorcyclists and now a 
> cycle lane
> % running right round the outside of the roundabout, with pelican 
> crossings,
> % should ensure that the Magic Roundabout becomes as safe as it is 
> efficient.
>
> ..I'll bite -- what are "pelican crossings"??
>

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!)

http://www.2pass.co.uk/crossing.htm

hth





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