PANDA PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS were introduced by the Ministry of Transport in London recently. The new crossing in York road, opposite Waterloo station, is shown in use. The pedestrian presses a button that lights up a “wait” sign. An amber light flashes for five seconds, warning drivers to stop. Then a pulsating red light appears for the motorist, and a “cross” sign for the pedestrian. After eight seconds, the red light is replaced by a flashing amber, and the “cross” sign starts to flash, at first slowly, and then faster, to warn the pedestrian that his time is ending. After 17 seconds, both lights go out and the motorist is free to proceed.
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Press, Volume CI, Issue 29801, 18 April 1962, Page 23
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112PANDA PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS were introduced by the Ministry of Transport in London recently. The new crossing in York road, opposite Waterloo station, is shown in use. The pedestrian presses a button that lights up a “wait” sign. An amber light flashes for five seconds, warning drivers to stop. Then a pulsating red light appears for the motorist, and a “cross” sign for the pedestrian. After eight seconds, the red light is replaced by a flashing amber, and the “cross” sign starts to flash, at first slowly, and then faster, to warn the pedestrian that his time is ending. After 17 seconds, both lights go out and the motorist is free to proceed. Press, Volume CI, Issue 29801, 18 April 1962, Page 23
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