First saw scrambles in Ireland in the 90s. Definitely a time saver for pedestrians. And if they can get on their way faster, so can drivers. When traffic lig

First saw scrambles in Ireland in the 90s. Definitely a time saver for pedestrians. And if they can get on their way faster, so can drivers. When traffic lights start broadcasting their schedules, vehicles will slow down to accommodate scrambles and cross traffic. Traffic lights may even see pedestrians coming (maybe they will wave or something) and schedule things accordingly.