CROSSINGS AT SIDE-ROAD JUNCTIONS

Trial designs of safer and more convenient side-road crossings have already been constructed by the City of Westminster. There are two alternative forms of a simplified zebra crossing, one at road level and one raised to pavement level. A third alternative extends the raised pavement across the road. The results of the trials are very encouraging.

 

From a road safety perspective all three alternatives perform remarkably well. In almost every case the proportion of drivers that stopped for pedestrians waiting to cross increased from 30% to 80% which is almost the 90% normally achieved at formal zebra crossings. Though less easily measured, the stress experienced by pedestrians as they cross, appears to have been lessened. The decision as to which of the three alternative designs to select was influenced by local circumstances, urban design considerations and costs.

 

Similar trials could now be carried out across the country.

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