Pedestrian crossings are installed where people need to cross the road and traffic volumes are high.
Specific pedestrian and traffic volume requirements need to be met before a zebra crossing is installed. Crossings that don't meet these requirements may create a safety risk for pedestrians and drivers.
In some locations, zebra crossings can be combined with a speed hump (known as a wombat crossing) to improve safety and slow vehicles.
Signalised pedestrian crossings are generally only considered:
Pedestrian refuge is an island in the middle of the road that provides a safe place for pedestrians to stop while crossing the road.
This allows people to cross in two stages and focus on traffic from one direction at a time. In some locations, pedestrian refuges can provide a safer option than a zebra crossing.
Children’s crossings are temporary crossings used at schools on school day. They are operated by a School Crossing Supervisor are identified by red and white posts and children crossing flags.
Kerb ramps are located where footpaths meet the road and pedestrians intend to cross. They help people with wheelchairs and mobility devices to cross the road.
Tactile warning markers are also installed to help people with visual impairment to cross the road.