I think it probably depends on the city and maybe even the intersection. Here, when they’re working (not a given) you get a walk signal (whereas if you don’t push the button it stays a solid do not cross hand). Additionally, the length of the green light is potentially extended to allow enough time for pedestrians to cross.
There’s even one intersection here on a road with designated and flimsy bollard separated bike route where I can be approaching on my bike in the bike lane and it notices me and turns the light green for me which is super cool.
Not to make you jealous, but most streets here have bike lanes and when they do the traffic light has a light for cyclists as well. It’s awesome and super cool.
I think it probably depends on the city and maybe even the intersection. Here, when they’re working (not a given) you get a walk signal (whereas if you don’t push the button it stays a solid do not cross hand). Additionally, the length of the green light is potentially extended to allow enough time for pedestrians to cross.
There’s even one intersection here on a road with designated and flimsy bollard separated bike route where I can be approaching on my bike in the bike lane and it notices me and turns the light green for me which is super cool.
Are you from nirvana? :o
Mostly for the second thing, the first is pretty common in my area as well.
Most signaled intersections have bike detection and smart timing in Amsterdam.
Oh, you mean like this? haha! https://youtube.com/watch?v=FklUAoZ6KxY
Not to make you jealous, but most streets here have bike lanes and when they do the traffic light has a light for cyclists as well. It’s awesome and super cool.