Would you like to take part in a research study about zebra crossings? 

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Transport Scotland, supported by Jacobs and The University of Edinburgh, is undertaking research into how disabled people and older people in Scotland view and experience zebra crossings. 

Zebra crossings help pedestrians cross from one side of the road to the other. They have white stripes painted onto the road in the crossing area, with flashing amber lights, known as belisha beacons, at both sides of the road on black and white striped poles. Pavement kerbs are dropped at both ends of the crossing, usually with tiles with raised bumps, known as tactile paving, where the pavement meets the road.   Zebra crossings don’t have a button to press and there aren’t any traffic lights telling drivers to stop.   Zebra crossings give priority to pedestrians. Drivers and riders must stop and give way when you are on the crossing and should give way when you are waiting to cross. 

We are inviting people to join an online focus group to share their views and experiences of zebra crossings. We would like to hear the views of individuals aged over 18, living in Scotland who are Deaf, British Sign Language Users or have hearing impairments.    

We would like to hear views of people who use zebra crossings as well as those who do not.  

The research findings will help identify potential changes which could improve how disabled people and older people use zebra crossings.  

When:  The online focus group will take place on Wednesday 9 March 2022 at 6-8pm.  It will be on Zoom and will last for 2 hours. British Sign Language Interpretation and a Live Transcript will be available. A £20 shopping voucher is available for everyone who takes part.  

For more information, or to register your interest please contact Jenny:

jenny.muir@jacobs.com  

0131 659 1547

https://zebracrossingresearch.wordpress.com/