What is pelican cross and the difference with Zebra Cross?

Jakarta – There are different forms of pedestrian tracks, one of which is a pelican intersection. The facility is also currently conducting a trial of the application by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government (Pemprov) in the Cikini station area. This step was taken after a charge of residents regarding the access fence of the station that was often overcome by passengers. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government with PT Kai eventually opened access to the east side of the station and installed Pelican Crossing as an official crossroads. “This is done to facilitate the mobility of pendle line users when they cross and enter the station area safer,” says the head of DKI Jakarta provincial regional secretariat and environmental bureau, Iwan Kurniawan, was cited on Sunday (9/14/2025). Browse to continue with the contents of the pelican intersection of the content is adapted to the pendle line working hours, which is 05.00-24.00 WIB. Iwan also called on motorists who passed the station to comply with traffic signs and prioritize pedestrian safety. The community has been invited to use this cross facility in an orderly way. Access to pedestrians to and from Cikini station is now easier. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government inaugurated the use of Pelican Crossing on the east side of Cikini station, Central Jakarta, on Monday (9/15/2025). (Photo: Ari Saputra/Detikcom) What is pelican intersection? Pelican Crossing is a road cross trail with special traffic lights for pedestrians. The name “Pelican” itself comes from the abbreviation “pedestrian -controlled”. This facility was first implemented in the UK in 1969 and is now used in different countries, cited from the Financial Times. The mechanism is simple: pedestrians simply push the button on the signal pole, then the vehicle lights will turn red to give safely time to cross. With this special lamp, the flow of vehicles and pedestrians can be more orderly arranged and reduces the potential for accidents. Although both are the crossroads, the pelican intersection of Zebra Cross differs. According to Save Driving for Life, Zebra Cross is only in the form of a white line marker on the road without control of traffic lights, so that its success is very dependent on the rider’s awareness to stop. Pelican Crossing is equipped with buttons and signal lights that will turn on after being pushed by pedestrians. If the green light of the pedestrian is on, the vehicle must stop until the specified time. The duration of the intersection ranges from 7 to 40 seconds, depending on the condition of the road and the volume of the fierce. This facility is usually installed in places with a solid traffic flow or a large number of fierce. However, its effectiveness is still influenced by the discipline of road users. There are no regular motorists breaking through, even though the light is red, so joint awareness remains an important factor. Pelican cross trials are expected to provide a safer and orderly alternative intersection at the Cikini station. Unlike the Zebra Cross, this facility is equipped with traffic lights that provide pedestrians security. (Wia/JBR)