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Traffic control devices manual (TCD Manual) - Part 09: Level crossings

Published: 12 2008

This part of Traffic control devices manual (TCD Manual) describes the responsibilities for level crossings; risk assessment (ALCAM); and signs, markings and other design considerations for active or passive controls and for pedestrians, cycles, heavy motor vehicles.

Last updated: December 2008. This document ceases to be a controlled document when printed. Please refer to the current version at www.nzta.govt.nz

8  Requirements for pedestrian and cycle level crossings


8.6  Active protection

Active protection for pedestrians, particularly at isolated pedestrian level crossings, may be justified.

The types of protection include:

  • bells plus flashing lights or flashing indicators
  • ‘Second Train Coming’ illuminated signs
  • automatic pedestrian gates.

The level of protection is largely determined by the pedestrian (and cycle) demand and the frequency of train use.