Re:The secret button at pedestrian crossings
by oneeyedpigeon on Thursday May 30, 2013 @11:51AM
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What I've always wanted - and what might be more mutually beneficial - is a button to cancel the crossing request. E.g. for all those times you press the button, then realise there's enough time to safely cross without the lights changing.
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Re:The secret button at pedestrian crossings
by saraid216 on Thursday May 30, 2013 @01:46PM
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This is actually one of the reasons I never hit the crossing signal in walkable zones: I feel it's rude when I could simply pay a little more attention and cross quickly without taking up others' time.
However, there are lights that do not ever open up to pedestrian crossing unless you hit the button, which irritates me.
Re:The secret button at pedestrian crossings
by bmslieght on Thursday May 30, 2013 @06:15PM
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A Puffin - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puffin_crossing may have a near-side detector, that will cancel the demand if you move way from the crossing. i.e. have crossed in the gap.