Pelican crossing

The design was originally introduced in the United Kingdom; they are also found in the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Ireland, Indonesia and Australia.

The term pelican crossing originated in the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories, but similar traffic control devices are in use throughout the world.

In 1974, cast from Dad's Army performed a public information film to explain the pelican crossing, and how it works.

Statutory authority for pelican crossings was removed in the 2016 update of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions.

After 22 October 2016, no new pelican crossings can be installed on public highways in the UK, except work in progress where there was a six-month saving.

Therefore, traffic in both directions must wait until pedestrians have finished crossing and the signal is green or flashing amber.

Pelican crossing in London after button pushed. "WAIT" is now lit and the far side "red man" continues to show. When safe to cross, the "green man" will show. (Controls for users crossing from the other direction are also visible.)
Signals used on the older "X-way" crossing design. (Extract from 1960s UK government leaflet).
The "green man" signal
Old Pelican Crossing controller with instructions
A pelican crossing in England
Pelican crossing in Senayan , Jakarta, Indonesia