TRL | Non-prescribed zebra crossings at side roads

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) commissioned TRL to undertake a programme of research into the use of non-prescribed zebra crossings at side roads. A prescribed zebra crossing has black and white stripes with give way lines, yellow globes on striped posts, and a line of studs and zigzag markings. A non-prescribed zebra crossing uses the black and white markings without all the other features; thereby allowing the crossing to be installed in the pedestrians’ desired walking line, directly across the mouth of a junction.

A research programme was designed, which followed a sequence of seven distinct studies, beginning with analysis of collision statistics, progressing through user surveys and interviews, simulation studies and culminating in two on-street trials. Earlier stages therefore informed later stages and helped to manage risk. This report provides a summary and analysis of the collective findings from this programme of work in order to develop recommendations.

The full set of Technical Annexes can be found on the Project summary page.

Non-prescribed zebra crossings at side roads

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