@danielgilman Some crosswalks in Pittsburgh chirp when it's safe to walk, while others chirp when it's UNsafe to walk. This seems like a safety hazard, but also easy to fix, no?
Compare Craig + 5th vs. Craig + Forbes.
Here's an example of two adjacent intersections. Craig + Forbes: Beeping = UNSAFE to cross Craig + 5th: Beeping = SAFE to cross This isn't the only example, but this sort of inconsistency is bound to get somebody hurt.pic.twitter.com/rIijcVKAX2
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Got it. Two different sounds. The one in this video is the audible detector that helps the visually impaired located the walk push button. The safe to walk sound is a different and louder sound
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Yes, they are a bit of a different beep. But for somebody not paying close attention, I could imagine them confusing one for the other. This has absolutely happened to at least one of my coworkers. Seems like a major oversight on the part of the vendors making the signs...
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