I Always Hit the Crosswalk Button (2015)

Re:I Always Hit the Crosswalk Button (2015) by alentred on Friday December 01, 2023 @03:24AM (#38484451)

I don't know about this model, but similar ones in Paris have a physical push-button on the bottom side. Looking at the photo I think maybe there is one in this model too? I don't know the design decision behind this, I heard people saying that it is to avoid abuse which frankly sounds ridiculous.

In the end, it is a like a secret button only the locals know about :)

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Re:I Always Hit the Crosswalk Button (2015) by fellerts on Friday December 01, 2023 @03:57AM (#38484681)

We have these hidden push-buttons in Norway as well. I believe they enable an audible cue when the pedestrian light turns green so that visually impaired know when to cross. AFAIK they don't actually affect the cycle of the intersection, it's just for accessibility.

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Re:I Always Hit the Crosswalk Button (2015) by alentred on Friday December 01, 2023 @07:06AM (#38485837)

Oh, this makes a lot of sense actually. I never use those anyway, but I will try and observe the next time I see one.

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