Puffin control panel

A puffin crossing (pedestrian user-friendly intelligent) is a type of pedestrian crossing in use in the United Kingdom. Puffin Crossing, taken by C Ford, March 04. ... Puffin Crossing, taken by C Ford, March 04. ... A pedestrian crossing or crosswalk is a designated point on a road at which some means are employed to assist pedestrians wishing to cross. ...

It differs from a pelican crossing in that the lights controlling the pedestrians are on the near side of the road, rather than on the opposite side. The system also utilises sensors which detect the presence of pedestrians waiting at the crossing, and as they are crossing the road. Control panel at a pelican crossing A pelican crossing, (from Pelicon crossing: PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled crossing, a synonymous term) is a type of pedestrian crossing. ...

The crossing control lights, which inform the pedestrian when they may cross, are positioned at the road side in effort to allow the pedestrian to monitor passing traffic while waiting for the signal to cross, although it is debatable whether this aim is achieved. Having the lights close to the user can, however, assist visually impaired people who could have difficulty viewing the signal from across the carriageway. In addition to this, some push-button units (the lower box in the picture) are also fitted with a tactile knob under the unit which rotates when the user may cross. This feature is also added to other pelican crossings. Blindness can be defined physiologically as the condition of lacking sight. ... Control panel at a pelican crossing A pelican crossing, (from Pelicon crossing: PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled crossing, a synonymous term) is a type of pedestrian crossing. ...

After requesting to cross (by pressing a button) a kerb-side detector monitors the pedestrian's continued presence at the crossing. Should the pedestrian decide to cross prematurely, walk away from the crossing, or wait outside the detection area, the pedestrian's request to cross could be automatically cancelled so traffic is not halted unnecessarily.

An on-crossing detector ensures that the signal for vehicles remains red until the pedestrians have finished crossing (within practical limits).

See pelican crossing for basic information. Control panel at a pelican crossing A pelican crossing, (from Pelicon crossing: PEdestrian LIght CONtrolled crossing, a synonymous term) is a type of pedestrian crossing. ...

References

• The History of British Roadsigns, UK Dept. for Transport, 2nd Edition, 1999

Other useful information

• Puffin Good Practice Guide, UK Dept. of Transport, 2006 (http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tss/gpg/puffingoodpracticeguide01)

• Puffin Good Practice Guide Video, UK Dept. of Transport, 2006 (http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tss/gpg/)

• The Installation of Puffin Pedestrian Crossings, UK Dept. of Transport, 2002 (http://www.dft.gov.uk/162259/165240/244921/244924/TAL1-02.pdf)

• Puffin Pedestrian Crossing, UK Dept. of Transport, 2001 (http://www.dft.gov.uk/162259/165240/244921/244924/TAL1-01.pdf)

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