Index of Schemes

Puffin Crossings use traffic lights to stop cars, allowing pedestrians to cross. Pedestrians push a button at the side of the road, and wait for a signal to cross . this is from a standing red man to a walking green man.

A refuge island is a raised section of pavement between two lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. The Islands normally have yellow and white plastic bollards with a blue arrow to remind drivers to keep left.

Pelican crossings are no longer installed in Bristol, so this page is for reference only

A speed cushion is a short, raised, rounded device, normally in the centre of a road lane. Speed cushions are designed to be slightly wider than a car, so car drivers need to slow down and drive over the centre of the speed cushion to reduce discomfort.

Road narrowing simply reduces the width of the road. This could be achieved in a number of ways, however the technique normally used in Bristol involves extending the curb at a junction entrance with a bollard on each side.

Speed tables are a raised section of road, with a ramp on both sides. The ramps are painted with white arrows to make them more obvious to vehicle drivers.

Speed cameras photograph vehicles which are travelling over a certain speed. This is usually around 10% over the speed limit. Speed cameras use a radar device to detect the speed of passing vehicles.

VASs are an electronic sign which only become visible when approaching vehicles are exceeding a certain speed.

Warning signs prepare drivers for hazards in the road ahead. They are especially useful where the hazard is not easily visible.

Peripheral hatching or removing the centre line can reduce the feeling of space motor vehicles have, which may help to reduce their speeds.

20 MPH when lights show signs are commonly used outside schools, and the flashing lights are activated at school opening and closing times.

Speed limits require drivers not to exceed the stated speed by law.

SIDs can be moved around different locations on a rolling basis. SIDs light up to remind drivers of the speed limit when they detect a vehicle exceeding a certain speed.

Village gateways with signs and lines aim to reduce the speed of vehicle traffic through villages with subtle measures.

Parking deterrents prevent cars parking on pavements and verges using physical measures. They cause an obstruction so cars can not pull onto pavements or verges.

Parking restrictions are backed up by a legal process which means vehicle owners can be fined for failing to comply with the restrictions.

Cycle lanes are designated road space for cyclists. The lanes are marked on the road with white paint, and a symbol of a bicycle is frequently spaced throughout the lane.

Cycle lanes are designated road space for cyclists. The lanes are marked on the road with white paint, and a symbol of a bicycle is frequently spaced throughout the lane.

Improving the footway environment creates a better looking environment within the vicinity of the footway. This should encourage more people to use the footway, and encourage more people to walk.

Footway widening provides more space for pedestrians. Pedestrians will be able to pass each other more easily, and walking becomes more pleasant.

A new footway can be provided on a road which currently has no footway, improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians.

Dropped kerbs are especially useful for wheelchair or mobility scooter users, who would otehrwise be unable to cross a road.

Pedestrian warning signs warn drivers that pedestrians could be in the road.