They are also better for cyclists. Take a look at [0], for example: the pedestrian crossing forces an early stop for cars entering, and there's a neat one-car-s

They are also better for cyclists. Take a look at [0], for example: the pedestrian crossing forces an early stop for cars entering, and there's a neat one-car-sized waiting area for cars leaving. They both reduce the sight angles between the car and a crossing cyclist, so they are quite easy to spot. [0]: https://www.google.com/maps/@52.0428513,5.0936425,88m https://www.google.com/maps/@52.0428513,5.0936425,88m