13) The 3 special features on a Signalized Pedestrian Crossing
Green Man+ is specially addressed to the needs to elderly and Pedestrians With Disabilities (PWD) as this group of pedestrians need more time to cross the road. This is done by tapping the CEPAS-compliant senior citizen concession card or Green Man+ card on the reader (mounted on the traffic light pole). Once the reader verifies the valid card, the system will extend ‘Green Man’ time from 3-12sec depending on the size of the crossing and volume of traffic.
This gratifying thoughts designed by LTA (Land Transport Authority) enable the needy pedestrians enough time to finish the crossing at a gentle pace.
The beeping sound pedestrians hear at pedestrian crossing also known as Pedestrian Audio Signal is to ease the visually disabled cross the road. The volume of the audio signals is adjusted automatically based on the noise level of the surrounding environment.
The Green-Man Countdown Timers indicate the amount of time left in the crossing phase. As balancing the safety of pedestrians is as important as keeping the road smooth-flowing, the timers are usually not standardized. It counts on the length of crossing, the volume of pedestrians and the density of the traffic flow.
Thus, it is good to understand the operation needs, so you wouldn’t be standing under the hot sun waiting and start punching the pole.
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December 2, 2012 at 1:09 am
What a great idea!
December 2, 2012 at 1:19 am
it is! sometime is to good to look around the little things of our surrounding, you may discover amazing story insight! thanks for your reading! cheers!
December 2, 2012 at 2:15 am
are these in Singapore? what a brilliant idea!
December 2, 2012 at 10:23 am
Yes, I am from Singapore.
December 2, 2012 at 3:47 am
Really marvelous!!!
December 2, 2012 at 10:31 am
This is another story about a responsible man contributing his thoughtful idea but without any appreciation from the others! Thanks, Jeantte, have a great weekend!
December 2, 2012 at 7:38 am
That is really cool! What a great, and thoughtful, innovation!
December 2, 2012 at 10:32 am
Yes, they are not standing like a fool at all! Hey, I am glad you like it! cheers!
December 2, 2012 at 7:50 pm
An amazing idea, really! It’s hard to believe – Ten years ago, PWD had to rely on the help of other people to help them cross the street. And now, the Law has adjusted itself so as to allow the PWD to gain maximum advantage. Hope this innovation helps the People With Disabilities to safely cross the road! After all, they are human beings too; and every human being deserves equal respect and privileges! 😀 🙂
December 2, 2012 at 9:38 pm
after I put up the article, I was thinking if you are the brilliant guys with many wonderful ideas, why not spare some thought for the lowly and frail , it makes the world more livable and harmony! Thanks for reading my post, a warm hug for you!
December 2, 2012 at 8:33 pm
An amazing idea, but it wasn`t long ago when phones were just phones. 🙂
December 2, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Haha! what the description! 🙂
December 3, 2012 at 1:13 am
😀
December 3, 2012 at 9:39 am
How considerate. How humane!
December 3, 2012 at 10:31 am
Yes! is a thoughtful act by a kind soul!