Pelican Crossing (Noun)
Meaning
An acronym for pedestrian light control; a pedestrian crossing with traffic lights that are controlled by pedestrians.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city installed a pelican crossing at the busy intersection to improve safety for pedestrians.
- Pedestrians can activate the pelican crossing by pressing the button on the control box.
- The pelican crossing at the school zone is equipped with audible signals to assist visually impaired pedestrians.
- The pelican crossing was introduced in the UK in the 1960s as a way to reduce pedestrian accidents.
- The pelican crossing is a type of traffic signal that allows pedestrians to control the flow of traffic.