07-19-2021, 03:21 PM
(07-19-2021, 01:24 PM)danbrotherston Wrote: But you don't have a walk signal, the walk signal is for the road, that's why the beg button isn't on the near side of the crossing. This is the same as every channelized turn in the city.
And like I said, the risk is very low because the train is going slowly. This is why there are towns in Europe with trams through the middle of pedestrian areas, which don't see frequent collisions because the tram is going slowly.
I agree there are problems with the design of this crossing, but I don't believe safety is one of those problems.
It's still a stupid design man. Doesn't matter what is or is not intended. Most people push the button to activate the signal so they can warn drivers...since they usually check to see if the pedestrian signal is activated. If you're a deaf, visually impaired, a child, someone pushing a stroller, using a walker to cross the street or simply a pedestrian, you should feel and be safe when crossing the street without the risk of getting hit by a train. Doesn't matter how slow it goes, it's still a train.