This study was carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory on behalf of the Driver Information and Traffic Management Division of the Department of Transport as part of a research programme into Toucan Crossings. The research examines the public acceptability and understanding of prototype nearside signal aspects and call cancel facilities at Toucan Crossing sites in Warwick and Cambridge. The report presents the findings of 237 interviews carried out on the roadside with pedestrians and cyclists, to assess their understanding of the Toucan's function, the ease of use of the crossing, the acceptability of the prototype units and also feelings of safety whilst crossing the road. The results suggest that the prototype Toucans function well with most pedestrians and cyclists satisfied with their operation and appearance. (A)
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