New types of crosswalk signal
Here's two new crosswalk signal ideas. The first is to make the city more accessible to seniors, strollers and people in wheelchairs. Have a walk signal like a dual-flush toilet--press the big button for more walk time and the small button for fast walkers.
The second idea is for cycle crossings. Since bicycles are human-powered it really sucks to stop at red lights while you press the button and wait for the light to change. So, the crossing button could be halfway up the block so cyclists can slap it on their way by--the light will be changing as they reach the intersection.
Ruben
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Donald
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To idea one; Yes, that would have helped my grandmother, who was trapped by traffic, as she was unable to cross, 12th, Burrard, or Granville, in the time allocated by the light.
And better than Richmond, are some lights in Burnaby, that have count-down timers, which display the number of seconds left before the light will change.
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Donald
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The existing street lights at almost every bike-route & busy street intersection, are extremely hazardous to cyclists. Because bicyclists are not given a yellow light.
Last summer's bicyclist 'crackdown' not only saw numerous people given fines for not wearing the right type of hat, but also a few tickets were issued for not stopping at stop signs when the cross-traffic was stopped at a red-light. Take out the stop signs and give us proper traffic lights already! -
Duane Elverum
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2 votes for the second idea.
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Duane Elverum
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How can we reach our GC2020 targets? Two words: Ruben Anderson.
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miki
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The dual time crosswalk light is a good idea. As a disabeled old person I have a first hand experiance for the need, as frequently some agressive drivers just about running over my heels, Better yet a flashing crosswalk lights, same as in Richmond.