Pedestrian Traffic Signals Start Counting Down
A long-awaited feature in traffic management is finally being implemented in Toronto with the introduction of a visual countdown (in seconds) for the pedestrian light at traffic signals. The countdown begins at the point when the pedestrian light starts flashing the orange hand (the hand is mid-flash in this photo). So far it’s a great success and makes things very convenient for pedestrians, letting them know whether or not they really have time to scoot across the road – especially on those annoying streets when the orange hand seems to flash forever and start mere seconds after the light turns green…. a great feature.
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A friend just pointed out to me something I completely missed. To make these new counting down pedestrian traffic signals truly great, they should also count down the amount of time until the light will turn green again (perhaps using red numbers instead of orange). It would remove a great source of aggravation to know exactly how long you’re going to have to wait until you can cross the street. It’s just a small thing, but since the technology is already there and has been installed, surely it’s not an unreasonable request?
By rc on 12.17.06 1:07 am
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