Man complains pressing pedestrian crossing button doesn't instantly turn traffic light green, gets clowned on
One commenter explained why that isn't how they work.
A man expressed frustration over a pedestrian crossing button not immediately changing the traffic light to green, posting about the issue on the Complaint Singapore Facebook group. He claimed that pressing the button did not result in an instant green man, with waits of up to three minutes observed at certain junctions, such as Balestier Road near Zhongshan Mall.
The man emphasized that pressing the button should be effective upon activation, stating that if not, the button loses its purpose. His post received mostly ridicule, but some users attempted to explain the functionality of the system. One commenter clarified that the button is not a typical light switch found at home, but rather designed to optimize traffic flow.
It signals the traffic circuit that a person is about to cross, granting access to crossers in the subsequent cycle, rather than immediately upon pressing the button. The commenter added that if the button is never pressed, the junction prioritizes passing vehicles to maintain traffic movement.
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