First time I've seen the pedestrian crossing button pointing downward
On Granville Bridge with the new bike lanes, crossing is behind me @citylife #vancouver #urbanism #biketooter #city
this post was submitted on 26 Aug 2025
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Curious as our pedestrian crossings don't have arrows at all:
Where is it supposed to point and how does it work?
@Multiplexer
Normally, it points left or right to indicate the direction of crossing.
Ok, I guessed something like that.
Makes sense and seems like a good idea. Would be a nice thing to have here also.
I know of several crossings with multiple installations on the same post where it is not always clear which push-button belongs to which crossing (although it is usually the one in front of you or the one behind you, not left or right).
I also suppose you have to push the arrow to "reserve" the next traffic light phase for crossing?
@Multiplexer That's correct. It's on a busy bridge for automobile traffic, so the light does not change until the cyclist or pedestrian buttons are pressed.
Ok, similar to the ones we have here in Germany at many crossroads.
They are colloquially called "Bettelampel" which translates to something like "beggar's traffic light", as you are kind of a second class traffic participant at this place and have to "beg" to get a timeslot allocated.