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A controlled crossing is one where a pedestrian is able to establish priority
over vehicles.
The following types of crossing are classed as controlled crossings
A red modified blister surface should normally be used at controlled crossings only. This will assist partially sighted people to distinguish the presence of a controlled crossing point. If the surrounding footway is also red then it will be necessary to provide a contrasting border around the tactile surface. Where there are conservation considerations an alternative colour for the tactile surface may be appropriate.
Where the controlled crossing is in the direct line of travel, e.g. at crossing points on junctions, then tactile paving should be laid to a depth of 1200mm across the width of the dropped kerb. All other crossings should be laid to a depth of 800mm.
At controlled crossings a 1200mm wide stem should extend from the flush kerb
to the building line.
The stem should extend back from the tactile paving adjacent to the push button
control box to form an L arrangement.
The push button control unit should be located on a post on the right hand side of the crossing as the pedestrian faces the road. If necessary, the unit should be mounted on a separate post to the pole supporting the signal head. The unit should face towards the pedestrian and away from oncoming traffic. It should be positioned at a height to the top of the box of 1400mm above the ground.
All posts should have a white band 140mm to 160mm wide at a height of 1500mm to 1700mm above ground level.
When the building line is on a private forecourt accessible by pedestrians, the Local Authority will need the landowner's agreement if it wishes to extend the stem of a tactile surface back across that private forecourt.
The stem should be installed so that it is in line with the direction of travel
across the road.
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