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Pelican crossing


A traffic signal (traffic light) controlled crossing of a road for pedestrians only. Cycles are not permitted to cycle across one. They can be distinguished from ‘toucan’ crossings which cyclists are [..]
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Advisory cycle lane


A cycle lane which is present for guidance only. Unlike a mandatory cycle lane, vehicles can park in it and drive in it, so its only effect is to imply to motorists that they should keep out of it. It [..]
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Direction arrows


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Build-out


An extension of the kerbed pavement area or a planter into the road which is used to artificially narrow it for the purposes of traffic calming. Cyclists are concerned about these because they form pi [..]
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Corduroy slabs


Large tiles, usually a beige colour, with a long, shallow, parallel ribbed texture set into the start and end of shared-use pavements which aid blind and partially sighted people to distinguish when c [..]
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Pedestrian/cycle crossing


A designated point whee pedestrians and cycles may cross the road, often controlled in some way.Examples are: zebra crossing, where road markings indicate vehicles must give way pelican crossing, [..]
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Cycle filter


A green bicycle on a set of traffic signals (traffic lights) which allows bicycles to proceed when other traffic in the same lane is halted. These has been used exclusively in Cambridge at the ends of [..]
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cycle lane


A lane marked with white paint on the road surface and blue and white signs intended for the use of cyclists. There are two kinds: mandatory cycle lanes, which are for the exclusive use of cyclists [..]
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Cycle parking; cycle parking standards


Cycle theft is a major problem in Cambridge. Better and more cycle parking has been one of the big achievements of Cambridge Cycling Campaign. Nevertheless, there is still much less than needed. Stree [..]
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Cycle path


A purpose-built or specifically-designated route for the use of cyclists which is separate from the road (often alongside a road, but not necessarily). These include cycle tracks and both segregated a [..]
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