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[–] 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It might depend on the time of day.
Many of this begging-buttons are only active during times of low pedestrian frequency where I live, during other times the lights just turn green each time during the overall traffic light cycle.
Might also depend on other factors, the traffic lights are individually programmed to fit the specific needs at each location.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Maybe they are really not active, in which case you might just be happy about it.
    Thing is, in practically all cases I know of, the buttons having an actual function worsens the situation for pedestrians.
    They don't give you an advantage if you press them compared to the regular cycle, but give you substantial disadvantages for not pressing (being not even considered, pedestrian light just stays red forever...)

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