Traffic lights

Ever increasing traffic levels and the impact of this on road safety has been the main reason for introducing traffic signals at various locations in Stirling and other towns within the Council area.

Traffic signals are designed to optimise and control traffic at a junction by sharing out the time to different arms of the junction ensuring that pedestrians and cyclists are given the same opportunities as vehicles.

There are various types and combination of crossings that can be used to pedestrians and cyclists.  The responsibility for the provision of pedestrian facilities rests with Striling Council, as Roads Authority.  

Pelican Crossings

Once you have pressed the push button at a Pelican crossing, the Wait Lamp will illuminate.  You must wait until you see the Red Man change to the Green Man, and then once the traffic has stopped you can walk straight across the road.  An audible alert is fitted for the visually impaired where operating conditions permit.  When the Green Man is flashing it means the lights are about to change to allow the traffic to move again and you should not begin to cross the road.

Puffin Crossings

Puffin crossings are similar to pelican crossings but you look to the signal pole on your left or right side for the signal to cross.

The Puffin Crossing has been introduced because it is of use to a greater portion of the public, in particularly visually impaired people.  The Puffin has detectors that can tell when people are waiting to cross; this is why you must stand by th epush button once you have pressed the button.  When the button has been pressed, a red indicator lights up, but you must wait until you see the Red Man change to the Green Man.  Once the Green Man illuminaes and you are sure the traffic has stopped, walk straight across the road.  These sites are always fitted with either an audible alert or a rotating tactile cone (sometimes both) for the visually and hearing impaired.

Temporary Traffic Signals

Temporary signals are used by both contractors and the Council during roadworks. 

The Council co-ordinate such works and have emergency contact details for all operators.  Anyone wishing to apply to use temporary traffic signals should do so by using the application form provided.

Please call the Contact Centre on 0845 277 7000 to report any faults you may be experiencing with any of the above