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I wrote a post a while back about how count down timers on pedestrian walkways can have unintended consequences. http://www.tragicdesign.com/blog/bad-design/te

I wrote a post a while back about how count down timers on pedestrian walkways can have unintended consequences. http://www.tragicdesign.com/blog/bad-design/tell-me-when-to-go-bad-ux.html http://www.tragicdesign.com/blog/bad-design/tell-me-when-to-... Cars can spot them as they drive and try to run yellows more often.

jhayward 10y ago
> Cars can spot them as they drive and try to run yellows more often They can also be used to avoid panic stops. I watch them and begin braking if the light will turn yellow before I enter the intersection. Safer an less stressful.