Pedestrian signals at junctions : a review of practice and effectiveness.

Current practice in providing pedestrian crossing signals in the United Kingdom is examined. Of the 10,680 signalled junctions in the UK 47% have red and green man signals, typically provided on only the most heavily used arms. A comparison made with practice in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand and Canada shows a much higher provision for pedestrians in these countries. Improvements to crossing strategies in the UK are discussed. Recommendations are made for heavily and less heavily trafficked junctions, and for mobile and disabled pedestrians.