Guidance

How to design and install pedestrian crossings (LTN 2/95)

The requirements and recommended methods for designing and installing pedestrian crossings.

This publication was withdrawn on

This local transport note has been superseded by Traffic signs manual chapter 6 traffic control.

Documents

LTN 2/95 The design of pedestrian crossings

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Details

This local transport note (LTN) recommends methods for designing and installing all types of crossings, including zebra crossings, puffin crossings, toucan crossings and pelican crossings.

The document gives details on requirements for:

  • school crossing patrols
  • visibility, lighting and signing
  • crossing widths
  • guard railing
  • crossing approach surfaces for footways and carriageways
  • facilities for disabled pedestrians

See how to plan pedestrian crossings (LTN 1/95).

Published 8 April 1995