





Pedestrian Crossing - Unsignalised
Can help to reduce risk for pedestrians attempting to cross the road. Provides a clearly defined crossing point where pedestrians are ‘expected’. If combined with a raised platform type feature crossings can help to slow approaching traffic speeds. Reduced pedestrian crashes if installed at appropriate locations, and if pedestrian priority is enforced. Disruption to traffic flow is comparatively low.
Unsignalised crossings are not suitable where traffic volumes or speeds are high. Unsignalised crossings could be more difficult to use for visually and mobility impaired pedestrians. On busy roads, usage of unsignalised crossings can be facilitated by regular gaps in the traffic stream created by upstream signalised intersections. Unsignalised crossings are not suitable where pedestrians need to cross two lanes in the same traffic direction, unless raised platforms are in place to slow down traffic. Traffic calming to reduce approach speed is always desirable for unsignalized crossings. Pedestrians will only use crossings located at, or very near, to where they want to cross. Pedestrian fencing can be used to encourage use of pedestrian crossings. Unmarked crossings could be appropriate for isolated and lightly used crossings so that pedestrians become more vigilant. However, such crossings should be very conspicuous for drivers and traffic calming to reduce approach speed should be in place. Consider incorporating a pedestrian refuge island where possible. Such islands should be at least 2.1m in width to accommodate all types of users. Through traffic must be able to see pedestrian crossing points in time to stop for them. Advance warning signs should be used if visibility is poor. Other high visibility devices (such as flashing lights) may also be used. Parking should be removed from near pedestrian crossings to provide adequate sight distance. The crossing will only be effective if other road users give way to pedestrians. Education and enforcement may be necessary to ensure pedestrians have priority. Consideration should be given to improving accessibility for the mobility impaired. This may include design features such as paved footpaths with sufficient width to accommodate wheelchairs, dropped kerbs at pedestrian crossing points and tactile paving.
Treatment Summary
25-40% |
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