But he wasn’t standing at an official pedestrian crossing. Pedestrian crossings (aka zebra crossings), recognised by their white-stripe road markings and orange lollipop signs, are an official road crossing for people on foot. Feeling unsure about a local road crossing can make all the difference when it comes to allowing children to walk or cycle to school. PHOTO: KYLIE HUARDThe detail is important, a point underlined by last year’s report Turning the Tide — from Cars to Active Transport, which advocated a universal active transport network in which care is taken to address any issues that might discourage active travel. For example, the report says a continuous network for walking should ensure road crossing signal timings accommodate older or mobility unimpaired pedestrians, and zebra crossings should be raised.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2020 15:22 UTC