Why is the "Walk" light so short? I can only get halfway across before it starts flashing.

The "Walk" light isn't supposed to stay on for more than a few seconds. The state standard is seven seconds, but can be as little as five seconds. The "Walk" light means that it's okay to start crossing. If you started crossing at the transition from "Walk" to a flashing "Don't Walk" sign, it should flash long enough for most people to make it all the way across the road before the "Don't Walk" stops flashing and the light starts to change. When the signal is flashing "Don't Walk", it is safe to finish crossing the intersection; however, it is not safe to enter the crosswalk at this time. When the "Don't Walk" stops flashing and the light changes, it is unsafe to cross the road.

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1. How do traffic signals work?
2. How much do traffic signals cost?
3. Will a traffic signal make an intersection safer?
4. How does the City decide where to install signals?
5. Why is the "Walk" light so short? I can only get halfway across before it starts flashing.
6. Why can't the signals be timed together to reduce delay?
7. What should drivers do when a traffic signal is flashing or all lights are dark?
8. How should drivers respond to a flashing yellow arrow?
9. Which government agency owns which traffic signals?