In a city with such a variety of pegasus pedestrian crossing design  it’s easy to overlook the ones that aren’t as familiar. However, there are a number of interesting designs out there that are designed to cater for specific groups of people or locations. In particular, there’s the Pegasus, a pedestrian and horse riding crossing.

Often found on bridleways in rural areas, a pegasus crossing is a cross-roads for horse riders and pedestrians to use together. These crossings typically have 2 control panels; one at a standard height for pedestrians, similar to a Puffin or Pelican crossing and the other mounted two metres off the ground to allow horse riders to press the button without dismounting. They may also be equipped with fencing to keep horses at a safe distance from the road whilst they wait to cross.

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The system works in the same way as a standard pedestrian crossing with the traffic lights changing from green to red when the button is pressed, signalling that it’s safe to cross. But instead of a bleeper, there’s a tactile rotating knob under the push buttons that rotates when it’s time for pedestrians to cross, helping visually impaired people understand when it is safe.

It’s a great idea and would help to make the crossing more accessible for people with mobility issues or visual impairments. Having a Pegasus on the western arm of the Babraham Institute roundabout would also support the aims of the Combined Authority’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan and further connect sections of existing pedestrian, cycling and equestrian paths across the region.