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[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 4 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

I think the lights change (for cars) but the walk signals specifically don’t activate unless someone pushes the button.

I hate those so so much.

[–] SippyCup@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Ohhh. There is one near my house that is literally only a pedestrian cross light. It's off 90% of the time. Cars blow right through it constantly with kids in the road.

[–] Hawke@lemmy.world 2 points 2 hours ago

Yeah, we have some of those nearby me. “RRFB” rectangular rapid-flash beacon.

Upside, people do notice them. Downside, they never quite know what to do and it’s not good enough for a 4-lane road.

My opinion they need one-way traffic spikes activated by the buttons. That might motivate drivers to stop, and if not they get the consequences instead of a person.