what is a toucan crossing

A toucan crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing in the United Kingdom that also allows bicycles to be ridden across. The name "toucan" was chosen because "two can" cross together, referring to both pedestrians and cyclists. Toucan crossings are wider than other types of pedestrian crossings, typically four meters wide, to accommodate cyclists. There are two types of toucan crossings: newer ones display a "green bicycle" next to the "green person" when cyclists and pedestrians are permitted to cross, while older ones do not have a red bicycle and allow bicycles to cross at any time if it is safe to do so. Toucan crossings work similarly to puffin crossings and use sensors to detect when people are waiting to cross or already crossing the road. Drivers should behave at toucan crossings in the same way they would at pelican and puffin crossings, and if a cyclist decides to join the road at this crossing, it is important to give them a safe amount of space. Unlike pelican crossings, before the lights for vehicles go back to green, a steady red and amber are displayed instead of the flashing amber. Toucan crossings are designed for both pedestrians and cyclists to use at the same time and are typically used adjacent to a cycle path.