See above: "Situational awareness is good. But walking on red carries a bit more risk than walking on green, all other things being equal" Trust me, even in NY

See above: "Situational awareness is good. But walking on red carries a bit more risk than walking on green, all other things being equal" Trust me, even in NYC, cars are slightly more likely to drive on green than on red. Or, in other words, a green light is a necessary but not sufficient precondition if you want to achieve minimal risk for your crossing.