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Pedestrian countdown vital for delivering extra traffic capacity – TfL

09 October 2009
Countdown California-style
Countdown California-style

 

The introduction of pedestrian countdown technology at traffic signals could deliver a significant increase in vehicle throughput through junctions, according to a report for Transport for London.

Results from a two-month trial of reducing the green man period at nine crossings in the capital show that vehicle throughput increased by 6.5% and the researchers say there appeared to be no significant effect on pedestrian safety, though it was unpopular with people suffering impairments.

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