Signal Controlled Crossings
A review was carried out by the Borough of all signalled crossings in early 2011 to see if changes in the signal timings could be made to reduce the average waiting times for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly for families with young children, without any significant delays to road traffic. In the urban area there are currently nearly 60 signalled crossings and as a result of the review approximately two thirds have been amended.
Crossing Types:
Pelican/Puffin - for pedestrians - cyclists MUST walk across
Toucan - for pedestrians and cyclists
Pegasus - for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
Zebra - uncontrolled for pedestrians - cyclists MUST walk across.
Numerous new crossings are likely to be provided over the next few years to improve the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
Recent New Installations
- Williamson Road, Kempston - toucan on Route 51 (March 2011)
- Bunyan Road/Bedford Road Kempston junction - reinstatement of toucan on Route 51 (November 2010)
- St Neots Road - pegasus - part of Green Wheel from Brickhill/Putnoe to Route 51 and Willington (October 2010)
- Cemetery Road, Kempston - toucan - eventually part of new Route 51 through Kempston West and Grear Denham developments (July 2010)
Installations Scheduled
High Road, Shortstown - toucan
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