This style of crossing was initially used in Birmingham on the Bristol Road cycle track, and provides a good solution for taking the bi-directional cycle track from one side of the road to the other. Because the track bends at roughly a 45 degree angle, it is easier for cycle users to proceed at a reasonable speed if they have a green light as they approach the crossing. Cycles move faster than pedestrians, so the crossing does not need as long a cycle as a toucan-crossing would to go straight across the road.
