§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Transport what criteria are used to determine whether pelican crossings and traffic lights may be installed by local authorities at traffic black spots; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe Department's advice is given in the departmental advice note TA/10/80 "Design Considerations for Pelican and Zebra Crossings" and circular roads 5/73 "Criteria for Traffic Signals at Junctions". Copies of both documents have been placed in the Library.