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CROSS WALK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- automatic pedestrian detector
1, record 1, English, automatic%20pedestrian%20detector
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... install automatic pedestrian detectors at hundreds or thousands of urban signalized intersections nationwide where appropriate, to help pedestrians to more safely cross the street.... automatic pedestrian detectors can detect pedestrians waiting to cross the street and provide a red light to motorists(and a WALK signal to pedestrians) without the pedestrian having to push the button. It can also assist slower moving pedestrians by extending the clearance interval(flashing DON'T WALK) until pedestrians are safely on the other side of the street. 2, record 1, English, - automatic%20pedestrian%20detector
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic pedestrian detector: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary. 3, record 1, English, - automatic%20pedestrian%20detector
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détecteur automatique de piéton
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20automatique%20de%20pi%C3%A9ton
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui décèle l'arrivée d’un piéton à un carrefour à feux et qui entraîne la modification de la signalisation de manière à réduire le temps d’attente et à permettre au piéton de traverser la chaussée de façon sécuritaire. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20automatique%20de%20pi%C3%A9ton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détecteur automatique de piéton : terme recommandé par le Comité de terminologie et normalisé par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20automatique%20de%20pi%C3%A9ton
Record 1, Key term(s)
- détecteur automatique de piétons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Señales (Transporte por carretera)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensor de peatones
1, record 1, Spanish, sensor%20de%20peatones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- detector de peatones 2, record 1, Spanish, detector%20de%20peatones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Otra mejoría que se ha instalado en Huesca son los sensores de peatones. […] Estos detectan cuando hay un peatón esperando y activa automáticamente el semáforo verde. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sensor%20de%20peatones
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El sistema […] es un producto novedoso que consiste en una gestión inteligente de los pasos de peatones regulados por semáforos en donde se detecta, mediante un sistema de detectores de peatones por visión artificial, que existen personas cruzando por el paso cuando éste está llegando a su tiempo mínimo de verde. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sensor%20de%20peatones
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stile
1, record 2, English, stile
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An A-shaped stepway to assist a person over a fence while remaining a barrier to livestock and other animals. 2, record 2, English, - stile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you walk in the UK, you will eventually(sooner more likely than later) have to cross a stile. A stile provides an easy way to cross a fence and they are common in farmer's fields. 1, record 2, English, - stile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échalier
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chalier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte d'échelle permettant de franchir une haie, une clôture. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chalier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- person with an ambulatory disability
1, record 3, English, person%20with%20an%20ambulatory%20disability
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ambulatory disabled person 2, record 3, English, ambulatory%20disabled%20person
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambulatory Disability means a disability because of which a person : 1. Is so severely physically and permanently disabled as to be unable to move from place to place without the aid of a wheelchair. 2. Is not able to cross curbs because of paralysis or loss of function of the person's legs. 3. Is missing one or both legs. 4. Has permanently impaired or unsteady gait that makes it impossible or impractical to walk as a means of transportation. 3, record 3, English, - person%20with%20an%20ambulatory%20disability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- personne handicapée de la marche
1, record 3, French, personne%20handicap%C3%A9e%20de%20la%20marche
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deer jump ramp
1, record 4, English, deer%20jump%20ramp
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- deer ramp 1, record 4, English, deer%20ramp
- earthen jump ramp 1, record 4, English, earthen%20jump%20ramp
- earthen jump ramp for deer 1, record 4, English, earthen%20jump%20ramp%20for%20deer
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An earthen structure which permits deer to escape wildlife fences located along highway right-of-ways. 1, record 4, English, - deer%20jump%20ramp
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Once deer have encountered a fence, they follow it until they find a means to cross it. The earthen ramp on the inside of the fence allows the deer to walk up and jump over the fence to escape the area enclosed by the fence. 1, record 4, English, - deer%20jump%20ramp
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulted: "Evaluation of the efficacy of various deer exclusion devices and deterrent techniques for use at airport", prepared by LGL Limited, environmental research associates, for the Aerodrome Safety Branch of Transport Canada. 1, record 4, English, - deer%20jump%20ramp
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rampe
1, record 4, French, rampe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- rampe en remblai de terre 1, record 4, French, rampe%20en%20remblai%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entassement de terre aménagé le long des clôtures bordant l'autoroute et qui permet aux cerfs de sortir de l'emprise de la route. 1, record 4, French, - rampe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cerfs qui se butent à une clôture la longent jusqu'à ce qu'ils trouvent un endroit où ils peuvent la traverser. Une rampe en remblai de terre aménagée à l'intérieur de l'aire clôturée leur permet de s'avancer jusqu'à la clôture et de sauter pour passer de l'autre côté. 1, record 4, French, - rampe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Document consulté : «Évaluation de divers moyens de lutte contre les cerfs aux aéroports», élaboré par la firme LGL Limited, environmental research associates, pour le compte de la Direction de la sécurité des aérodromes de Transports Canada. Traduction de Lorraine Léonard. 1, record 4, French, - rampe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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