Parents in Kingston-upon-Thames were fed up with their children having to cross a busy road to get to school.
Their campaign for a zebra crossing to be installed was rejected on the basis of cost; indeed, the Highways Agency claims that a basic zebra crossing costs £114,000 to install.
So the Environmental Transport Association has come up with a neat idea -- instead of wasting £114,000 on an expensive pedestrian crossing, why not build your own for £50?
The pop-up zebra crossing is made from lino offcuts, drainpipes and two orange balloons.
To watch a video of the crossing being created, click here.
by Keith Sands
