Originally Posted by
genec
Carlsbad California uses an all red walk phase. All motor traffic has to stop in all directions, then peds can cross any way they want. Totally eliminates the right on red potential problems.
The OP is talking about a leading pedestrian interval. You are talking about an exclusive pedestrian interval. See
Chapter 4E.
Neither "totally eliminates" uneducated and uncaring drivers of our fair city from failing to yield to a pedestrian. Think about it for a moment. You are giving far too much credence to a sign that far too many drivers ignore.
Four words.
-mr. bill