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	Toucan Crossings
		Toucan crossings are where pedestrians and cyclists share a wide and unsegregated crossing area.
		Whilst the toucans listed vary slightly in design, they are all based on the same principle in that they cleverly detect and monitor pedestrians, cycles and vehicles so that they all get a fair share of the crossing without imposing unnecessary delays.
		Toucan crossings are shared by cyclists and pedestrians.
	www.itsnottingham.info /tttoucan.htm (441 words)

	Havering - Road safety - pedestrian crossings
		Zig-zag markings in the road, either side of the crossing, are to prevent vehicles from waiting or parking on the crossing and to prohibit vehicles from overtaking.
		At most Toucan crossings there is also a bleeping sound to assist the visually impaired, and some crossings have a tactile signal to assist deafblind people.
		A Zebra crossing is a path across a road consisting of alternate fl and white stripes, enabling pedestrians to cross safely.
	www.havering.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=1084 (865 words)

	Driving Lessons Gillingham Medway towns Driving Instructor Kent Intensive Courses,Toucan Crossings. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The Toucan crossing is a crossing that allows pedestrians and cyclists to use the crossing at the same time.
		However, on a Toucan crossing, a cyclist can ride across the crossing as pedestrians are walking to the other side of the road.
		Another advantage of using the electronic scanner is that unlike a Pelican crossing, the Toucan crossing will keep the lights on Red if someone is still on the crossing, which gives the pedestrian plenty of time to cross the road without the worry of the lights suddenly changing.
	www.driverinfo.co.uk /toucan.htm (290 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A puffin crossing is similar to a pelican crossing, but it has the 'red/green man' signals on the near side rather than the other side of the road.
		The Toucan Crossing is a shared signal controlled crossing to assist both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road.
		Crossing time is monitored by detectors and varies to ensure time is given for both pedestrians and cyclists to cross, before allowing traffic to move.
	www.bedfordshire.gov.uk /BedsCC/SDriu.nsf/7ca5507c9bd3b548802570d1005541ff/cdf57e949327aa278025709d004b8666?OpenDocument (934 words)

	York - pedestrian crossings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		A pelican crossing is a crossing on a road controlled by a sequence of lights arranged to allow pedestrians to cross the road in safety.
		A puffin crossing is a crossing on a road controlled by a sequence of lights arranged to allow pedestrians to cross the road in safety.
		A toucan crossing is a crossing on a road controlled by a sequence of lights arranged to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road in safety.
	www.york.gov.uk /roadsafety/signals.html (382 words)

	Crossing the road at safer places - Transport for London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Crossing the road at safer places - Transport for London
		There are a lot of safer places for you to cross the road, such as;
		Always use the Green Cross Code whenever you're crossing the road and remember to keep looking and listening for traffic as you cross.
	www.tfl.gov.uk /streets/jrso/crossing.asp (48 words)

	North Lincolnshire Council - Zebra Crossings
		Puffin crossings have special sensors built in which can detect a pedestrian waiting and make sure that traffic remains stopped until all the pedestrians have crossed the road.
		A Zebra crossing gives the pedestrian right of way once their foot is on the crossing.
		On a Toucan there is a green and red cycle signal as well as the more familiar red and green man. The main advantage for cyclists is that they do not have to dismount to cross.
	www.northlincs.gov.uk /NorthLincs/Transportandstreets/zebracrossings (589 words)

	Road Safety - pedestrians - Types of crossings
		The Toucan Crossing or Two-Can Crossing is a dual use Crossing for both pedestrians and cyclists.
		Toucan’s are sited where cycle routes cross roads and cyclists do not have to dismount to cross at those points.
		Toucans are operated by sensors and drivers must wait for a green light before proceeding.
	www.hants.gov.uk /roadsafety/pedestrians/crossing.html (372 words)

	Traffic Signals - Warwickshire Web
		A Toucan crossing is provided for cyclists and pedestrians and is associated with a cycleway.
		The Toucan crossing also has detectors which will extend the time available for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road and a further set of detectors will cancel the demand for the crossing if the pedestrian or cyclist moves away from the crossing area.
		Zig-zag markings are laid on both the approaches and the exits to the crossing.
	www.warwickshire.gov.uk /Web/corporate/pages.nsf/Links/C863DAA086CF103380256C6A0059A5D5 (244 words)

	Pedestrian crossing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		This crossing in [[London was famously featured on the cover of The Beatles' album Abbey Road.]] A pedestrian crossing or crosswalk is a designated point on a road at which some means are employed to assist pedestrians wishing to cross.
		Pedestrian crossings are often at intersections, but may also be at other points on busy roads that would otherwise be perilous to attempt to cross.
		At a crossing without a traffic signal, the vehicles must yield right of way to a pedestrian or bicyclist who has already entered the crosswalk.
	pedestrian-crossing.kiwiki.homeip.net (1195 words)

	Cycling by Design: page 11
		The difficulty of crossing that cyclists experience at a site can be assessed by considering the number of acceptable gaps in the vehicular flow which may be available, and the consequences that they would have on the average period that a cyclist has to wait before crossing.
		If the crossing difficulty is found to be greater than for the other sites then estimates should be made as to the anticipated impact of providing the alternative crossing options under assessment.
		For example, if a priority cycle crossing was installed where cycle crossing flows are high (say in excess of 200 cyclists/hour) the number of vehicle stops and their duration is likely to be far higher than with a Toucan crossing.
	www.scotland.gov.uk /library2/cbd/cbd-11.asp (2344 words)

	Engineering - crossings : Brake - the Road Safety Charity
		Detectors of pedestrians on the crossing are normally mounted one on each side of the carriageway and focus on the crossing area between the two lines of studs.
		For Toucan crossings, the DfT says it is important that there is enough width on the approaches and on the crossing itself to minimise the potential for conflict between users.
		DfT ‘Toucan’ — An Unsegregated Crossing for Pedestrians and Cyclists
	www.brake.org.uk /index.php?p=328 (1010 words)

	Confidence School of Motoring (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		There may be pedestrians using the crossing or a large number of pedestrians on the pavement any one of whom may step onto the crossing or you may have a clear view of the crossing and there may be no-one about who might use it.
		When you are stopped at a zebra crossing you should wait until any pedestrians are clear of it, however if the crossing has a central island then it forms two separate crossings and you can move off if it is safe to do so when pedestrians are on the other half of the road.
		Drivers approaching a Pegasus crossing is made aware of the crossing because of its traffic lights and zig-zag road markings.Iron railings are usually used to stop pedestrians and horses entering the road away from the crossing From a drivers point of view, the crossing works in the same way as ordinary traffic lights.
	www.confidence-som.co.uk /pedestriancrossings.htm (1418 words)

	Hampshire County Council
		In considering the type of crossing that would be appropriate, the traffic speed and high vehicle flow indicate that the best option would be a toucan crossing to cater for both pedestrians and cyclists.
		A toucan crossing would be of immediate benefit for cyclists between the residential areas and the village centre and this would also support the Council's aims to increase travel choice for local journeys.
		Conclusion 5.1 The provision of a formal pedestrian and cycle crossing on Southampton Road in the vicinity of School Road is felt to be justified, due to the pedestrian activity associated with the school as well as being a convenient pedestrian and cycle route into the town centre.
	www.hants.gov.uk /scrmxn/c27779.html (858 words)

	manoeuvres
		A Puffin crossing is said to improve road safety by reducing unnecessary delays to traffic flow.
		They operate in the same way as a puffin crossing, except; the cyclists are allowed to ride across and the pedestrians and cyclists get the green signal together.
		The crossing assistant (lollipop person) sometimes prior to a school crossing you have two flashing amber signals, this is to warn traffic in advance of oncoming obstacles and the likelihood of needing to stop.
	www.btinternet.com /~storiefm/dawntaylor/crossings.html (456 words)

	Cycling by Design: page 15
		6.106 Use: The Toucan crossing has been developed as a replacement for the original parallel shared use crossing which has been found to be both expensive (due to the high level of signal equipment and space required) and ineffective.
		The crossing should be considered to be the equivalent of a signalised junction between minor and major roads.
		Crossing times and flout phase should be based on pedestrians walking at 1.2m/s.
	www.scotland.gov.uk /library2/cbd/cbd-15.asp (984 words)

	Road Safety ped crossings
		Pelican crossing (Pedestrian Light Controlled Crossing) — a crossing where pedestrians must press the wait button then wait to cross until the traffic stops and the green man is lit on the other side of the road.
		It gives the pedestrian the right of way as soon as their foot is on the crossing, however, care must be taken to make sure that the traffic has stopped.
		Toucan crossing (Two-Can Cross) — named after the fact that both pedestrians and cyclists can use it, this type of crossing is usually built where cycle routes cross busy roads.
	www.lbhf.gov.uk /AZofServices/R/7668_Road_Safety_ped_crossings.asp (398 words)

	Cornwall County Council - Pedestrian Crossings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Safer crossing places such as a Pelican Crossing are there to help pedestrians cross busy roads safely, but they must be used properly to be effective.
		The Toucan Crossing, a signal controlled crossing, is there to assist both pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road.
		Crossing time is monitored by detectors and varied to ensure enough time is given for both pedestrians and cyclists to cross, before allowing traffic to move.
	www.cornwall.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=3988 (922 words)

	Types of Crossings
		Crossing at other points are more dangerous as drivers are not expecting to see pedestrians on the road.
		The difference is that with a Puffin crossing there is no flashing ‘green man’ period for pedestrians or flashing amber period for motorists.
		Another relatively new type of crossing, the Toucan (two can) operates in exactly the same way as the Puffin crossing except that it is usually wider and is shared by both cyclists and pedestrians.
	www.portsmouth.gov.uk /living/643.htm (438 words)

	Pedestrian Crossings \| Gloucester City Council Online
		Signalised crossing facilities are normally only used on roads where the approach speeds exceed 30mph.
		On roads were approach speeds are less than 30mph zebra crossings have been shown to be as safe as signalised crossings.
		It is however important that children are trained in the use of all pedestrian crossing facilities so that they are aware of the differences.
	www.gloucester.gov.uk /Content.aspx?urn=3643 (141 words)

	Pedestrian Crossing - How 2 deal
		A Zebra crossing is a path across a road marked with fl and white stripes where pedestrians may cross.
		At some pelican crossings there is a bleeping sound to indicate to blind or partially-sighted people when the steady green figure is showing, and there may be a tactile signal to help deafblind people.
		The Pegasus crossing is similar to any other light controlled crossing, but in addition to provision for pedestrians (as at a Puffin Crossing) and/or cyclists (as at a Toucan crossing) the Pegasus crossing makes special provision for horses.
	www.2pass.co.uk /crossing.htm (1422 words)

	MTC -- Planning -- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Toolbox
		Toucan (Two can cross) crossings have the same form of vehicular detection as the Pelican and Puffin crossings and normally the same form of pedestrian on-crossing detector as the Puffin crossing.
		Pelican, Puffin, and Toucan Crossings-High, $50,000-$75,000, depending on the width of the street, the length of mast-arms, and whether or not center island and landscaping are installed.
		(4) Toucan, an Un-segregated Crossing for Pedestrians and Bicyclists.
	www.mtc.ca.gov /planning/bicyclespedestrians/tools/european/index.htm (695 words)

	Letter to Mr John Richards, Cambridgeshire County Council - 18 November 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The only solution to this (if the crossing has to be here) would be "demand only" traffic lights (toucan crossing).
		It would be much better to incorporate the crossing with the M11/A1303w traffic lights, with a toucan crossing on the slip road coming off the M11.
		But why not two toucan crossings on the M11 slip roads with cycle path connecting to the cycle path already existing on the south side of the A1303w and do away with the crossing of the A1303w altogether.
	www.hardwick-cambs.org.uk /hcc/ccc036.htm (375 words)

	Puffin Crossing
		The Puffin crossing is another variation on the Toucan crossing in that it incorporates an electronic scanner to monitor the crossing.
		The important point to remember when approaching any pedestrian crossing is to approach with caution and scan either side of the crossing for pedestrians who are either walking up to or are waiting at the side of the road to use the crossing.
		Never "rev" your engine when pedestrians are on the crossing as this could frighten them and cause the pedestrians to hurry across the road.
	www.driving-made-easy.co.uk /Puffin.htm (411 words)

	Pedestrian crossings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Because of the expense involved in locating a pedestrian crossing we need to be 100% certain that it is the most appropriate action for an area.
		This is based on a number of factors such as traffic counts, pedestrian counts, accident records and whether or not a road presents a division between residents and community facilities.
		Detectors monitor the crossing to make sure enough time is given for both pedestrians and cyclists to finish crossing, before allowing traffic to move.
	www.wirral.gov.uk /be/pedestrian_crossings.htm (638 words)

	DES - Pedestrians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Pedestrians at Pelican crossings only have priority to cross whilst their signal is on steady green but do have ‘right of precedence’ to complete their crossing during the flashing green (flashing amber to vehicles) stage.
		The Toucan (two can cross) crossing is designed to be a shared crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, with the same form of pedestrian or cyclist on-crossing detector as the Puffin crossing.
		Pedestrian crossings are generally placed on busy roads, their function being both to assist pedestrians to cross roads and to do so in greater safety.
	www.wiganmbc.gov.uk /pub/beng/traffic/pedestrians.htm (525 words)

	Toucan crossing
		A toucan crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing.
		It is a British development of the pelican crossing in which a small cone is fitted beneath the pedestrian-operated buttons fixed at either side of a road.
		These crossings should be fitted with an approved tactile surfacing pattern laid flush within the adjacent footways (US: sidewalks), so that visually impaired pedestrians can locate the control box and cone device and know when their crossing manoeuvre has been accomplished.
	www.mik.fastload.org /to/Toucan_crossing.html (183 words)

	Why are pedestrian crossings named after animals and birds?
		A toucan crossing allows both cyclists and pedestrians to cross the road and the name refers to its dual purpose — ‘two (cyclists and pedestrians) can cross’.
		Koala crossings are installed where there are a high number of children frequently crossing the road in a concentrated area, generally in front of a school.
		An emu crossing is a pedestrian facility designed to help young pedestrians cross the road near a school and a wombat crossing is a pedestrian crossing designed to help people cross busy local roads.
	www.ltsa.govt.nz /publications/rsnz/2003/sep-05.html (418 words)

	Toucan crossings - Transport for London (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Toucan crossings have space for pedestrians and cyclists to go across the road at the same time.
		Only cross on the green man signal if you are a pedestrian.
		Never cross the road if the red man signal or red cycle signal is showing.
	www.tfl.gov.uk /streets/jrso/cross_toucan.asp (100 words)

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