Crossing facilities generally fall into four categories as shown in the table below. Often two or more crossing aids are combined at the same location. For example, kerb extensions can support many of the other crossing treatments by reducing the crossing distance. Crossings for pedestrians can also be shared with other users such as cyclists.
It is important to select an appropriate facility type for the street environment and context.
PNG: Crossing selection process
Further guidance on dual crossings is available in the Cycling Network Guidance.
Cycling Network Guidance: Unsignalised crossings
Table: Types of crossings for pedestrians
| Category of treatment | Objective | Possible treatment |
| Non-priority crossings / aids | Assists pedestrians to cross by shortening the crossing distance, simplifying the crossing task, increasing visibility, reducing vehicle speeds or encouraging courtesy between drivers and pedestrians. On their own, these aids do not give pedestrians priority over vehicles. | |
| Priority crossings | Gives pedestrians priority, or allots pedestrian-only periods for use of an on-road section, alternating with periods for vehicles. | |
| Grade separation | Eliminates conflict by putting pedestrians and vehicles in physically distinct areas. | Underpasses and overpasses |
| Rail crossings | Manages pedestrian crossings of rail lines. | Rail crossings |
The alternative to a discrete crossing facility is a shared space which is a form of integrated treatment where pedestrians share the space with other road users.
