Labels:text | screenshot OCR: DRIVING TEST SUCCESS INFORMATION FACT SHEET PRACTICAL ABOUT: Pedestrian Crossings: Other Types The Puffin Crossing In the future, a new type of pedestrian crossing, called a Puffin, will be used in place of most Pelican crossings. The Puffin crossing has electronic detectors which monitor both the presence of pedestrians and traffic. See Illustration 1. There are a number of differences between Puffin and Pelican crossings: . The Pelican crossing has three pedestrian control phases: a wait phase, a go phase when the pedestrian crosses and a do-not-start-to-cross phase. The Puffin crossing only has a wait and a go phase. . For the reason above, the Puffin crossing does not have a flashing amber traffic light in its sequence of operations. . As the Puffin can detect pedestrian movements so it adjusts the crossing delay time accordingly, making it far more efficient than the Pelican crossing. . If a pedestrian pushes the control button to activate the lights, but then walks Illustration 1 - The Puffin Crossing away from the crossing, the detectors will sense this situation and cancel Showing the detectors magnified the crossing operation, saving the traffic from a pointless stop. The Pelican crossing, having no such detectors, would still stop the traffic. . If the pedestrian crosses the road before the go phase is actually started by the Puffin crossing, the Puffin control system will recognise the situation and cancel the go phase, saving the traffic from stopping. The Puffin crossing is more automated than the Pelican and can vary both the duration of a phase and if the phase should even occur. The Puffin is a safer crossing for the pedestrian and a smarter crossing which will suit motorists. Toucan and Pegasus crossings The Toucan crossing (see Illustration 2) also has push button controls and has no flashing amber phase. This crossing is designed to be used by cyclists as Illustration 2 - The Toucan Crossing well as pedestrians and allows cyclists across without dismounting. Showing the cycle crossing sign The Pegasus crossing is designed to allow horses to cross the road. These vary in format, but may have an extra crossing area like Toucans, have raised push button control boxes and control lights shaped like horses. Ok
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