General Road and Highway Discussion

[danbrotherston]

Short of building an overpass or tunnel, I don't think there is a good way to make that crossing at Weber Street less annoying. I don't like the idea of crossover there because it's such a busy road.

I don't think there's a problem with it at all.  The only changes I'd make, is the walk sign should last maximum 2 seconds.  There's no reason to make it last longer, the chances of another pedestrian arriving in the 5-8 seconds it stays on walk is near zero.  And it should change immediately to yellow and walk when a button is pressed (if there is time in the cycle).

The reasons it doesn't seem to be linked with the fact that the signal is designed for cars and roads, not pedestrians.

Canard is right though, a crosswalk would be best, if drivers were willing to yield.