The pedestrian refuge: shelter for pedestrians
The pedestrian refuge (salvagente) protects pedestrians crossing the road and helps them get on and off trams, trolleybuses and buses. Sometimes it has small posts with a steady yellow light.
Word: Salvagente = a protected area for pedestrians in the middle of the road.
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The pedestrian refuge (traffic island), placed at pedestrian crossings, also serves as shelter or a stopping point for pedestrians crossing the road.
The pedestrian refuge (traffic island) makes it easier for passengers to board and alight from trams, trolleybuses or buses.
The pedestrian refuge (traffic island) may be marked by bollards with a steady yellow light.
The pedestrian refuge (traffic island) serves to separate the directions of travel on a two-way road.
The pedestrian refuge (traffic island) serves to channel vehicles in various directions.
The pedestrian refuge (salvagente) is a person assigned to first aid.
The pedestrian refuge (salvagente) is a cycle-pedestrian route.