I go thru one of those regularly. Only 5 lanes to cross, but it's only green for 2 seconds (and I've timed it). By the time I've got my foot on the pedal and started to move, it's already yellow. I watch for the other light to turn yellow. If the other traffic is stopping and the way is clear, I start moving before I have green. That way I have a chance to make it to the other side by red.