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1. Pedestrian lights

Pedestrian lights are special traffic signals designed to control the movement of pedestrians at crossings. They typically use clear symbols: a red standing figure telling pedestrians to wait, and a green walking figure indicating it is safe to cross. In many places, the green phase may be accompanied by a countdown timer or a blinking phase to warn that the signal will soon change. These lights help separate pedestrian movement from vehicle traffic, improving safety and reducing conflicts at busy intersections.

• Red person - Don’t walk – wait at the curb.
• Green person - Walk – safe to cross.
• Some lights also include:
  • A countdown timer showing how many seconds are left to cross.
  • Beeping sounds or vibrations to help visually impaired pedestrians.

Pedestrian lights. (Lyon, France) © Wikimedia.org/Romainbehar, CC0