Originally Posted by
chaadster
Oh, yeah, the flashing light type of crossing is good, but I meant that the crossing lights are automatically activated for the pedestrians is what I didn’t realize was happening; I had assumed they were button activated, but if they have motion detectors, that seems particularly nice for groups like forgetful children and unaware elderly.
Ah yes, it’s probably my favorite feature of that crossing. If anything passes between the pair of bollards on either side, it senses it and activates the lights. Trying to think if I’ve seen it anywhere else. Most other crossing lights are button activated as you imagined.