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Walk. Don’t Walk. Could urban designers get a bit more creative when it comes to pedestrian signals? This cute animation by designer Li Ming Hsing illustrates the possibilities when pedestrian signals are given free reign. (Modern Ottawa)
Video from radhikarajivseth
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When I was in Turkey this year, I discovered they have animated LED walking signals. I took photos and video (which I won’t get around to putting online anytime soon… maybe there are some on YouTube).