The Evolution of Pedestrian Crossings: From Necessity to Life-Saving Design
Pedestrian crossings have transformed from simple painted lines into life-saving infrastructure, shaped by vision, public awareness, and human-centered design. The zebra crossing, first introduced in 1949 by George Charlesworth, revolutionized urban safety by formalizing where and when people could legally cross roads. This simple striped pattern became a global symbol of structured coexistence between vehicles