Has the widespread installation of pedestrian countdown signals reduced pedestrian injuries or red light running?
The installation of countdown timers is just one initiative aimed at making Toronto more pedestrian friendly and the initiative has been endorsed by the City’s Pedestrian Committee. Pedestrian countdown signals provide more precise information to pedestrians about the remaining time available for them to cross the street. Countdown timers are designed to provide supplemental information to pedestrians to aid in crossing during the “flashing Don’t Walk” indication. They are not designed to provide motorists with information related to the amount of green time remaining or to address vehicular red light running violations.
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