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a UK pedestrian road crossing with traffic lights signalling red to stop the traffic flow when pedestrians are seen on the crossing by infrared detectors. The green signal reappears when no pedestrians are seen on the crossing
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Etymology
C20: p(edestrian) u(ser) f(riendly) in(telligent) crossing
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Speaking in July, a Bradford Council spokesperson said the puffin crossing would be fitted in the coming months.
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Sep. 7, 2023
The puffin crossing, incorporating the Pride Progress Flag, was installed on Wine street in Bristol on 30 June.
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Jul. 4, 2021
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