First time I've seen the pedestrian crossing button pointing downwardOn Granville Bridge with the new bike lanes, crossing is behind me @citylife #vancouver #urbanism #biketooter #city

A yellow pedestrian crossing button. Includes an explanation sign describing the walk signal, flashing hand, number countdown, and steady hand symbols. A black tactile button with a downward arrow activates the crossing. A red lamp is lit, indicating its activation.
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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Well, I think it actually makes sense if you read the arrow like you would on a map. Up is straight ahead, down is backwards and left and right are... well, left and right. Are the buttons usually mount differently, i.e. on the side of the pole instead of the front as it is the case here?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    The ones I typically see are mounted on the side, parallel with the crosswalk.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    That is different to Germany. Here they are basically exclusively mounted facing the crosswalks in some way. I think I have never seen them mounted in parallel...
    This might explain why we don't have similar arrows, as in this configuration they might be less helpful...

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