According to everything2.com, A humped pelican is: A variation of the Pelican crossing, a British road system feature for mediating pedestrian and vehicle interaction. The pelican crossing has one or more speed humps (cf. Amer. speed bump) in the upstream direction of traffic flow, to force/encourage the drivers to slow down. There are usually road signs alerting drivers that they are approaching such a feature, and there may be signs notifying waiting pedestrians of the same. Presumably the signs for pedestrians are to let them know that vehicles may appear to be coming too quickly for comfort, but will most likely slow down on encountering the humps.
Looks like you guys had a ton of fun. I wish I could have been there. And by the way, you look great!!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we had a great time. And thanks. I feel great, too :)
ReplyDeleteso what exactly is a humped pelican?
ReplyDeleteAccording to everything2.com, A humped pelican is: A variation of the Pelican crossing, a British road system feature for mediating pedestrian and vehicle interaction. The pelican crossing has one or more speed humps (cf. Amer. speed bump) in the upstream direction of traffic flow, to force/encourage the drivers to slow down. There are usually road signs alerting drivers that they are approaching such a feature, and there may be signs notifying waiting pedestrians of the same. Presumably the signs for pedestrians are to let them know that vehicles may appear to be coming too quickly for comfort, but will most likely slow down on encountering the humps.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I had no clue, so I had to look it up :)