Yep, we got those in Amsterdam as well in some locations (not everywhere), but one problem is that people start walking early. So they made them hide the number at 5. I also like it cause it gives the pedestrian info on how much they're going to lag behind on their walk, or allows them to take an alternative route.
In Amsterdam though, the pedestrian isn't king; its the cyclist. And they ignore all kind of traffic rules such as zebras. Absolutely horrible. I see people here and there cheer about how Amsterdam is cyclist friendly, but the pedestrians are a victim of their popularity and rude behavior.
Zebras are just one example. Another is people apping on their bicycle (youth especially), and cyclists driving on the wrong side of the road because else they need to use two traffic lights instead of one. Heck, I admit I even do it myself at times...
I saw a very nice traffic light in Amersfoort the other day: the pedestrian was a girl. I like diversity like that.
As for Berlin, did also notice the green traffic lights weren't on long, and my partner's 7 months in so did cause some trouble sometimes. So not only a disadvantage for the elder. Also for young kids, the disabled, and various other minority groups such as pregnancy.
To end on a positive note, I like how in Germany the traffic light becomes red + orange before it becomes green. Maybe adds to complexity but it wakes people up as well.
In Amsterdam though, the pedestrian isn't king; its the cyclist. And they ignore all kind of traffic rules such as zebras. Absolutely horrible. I see people here and there cheer about how Amsterdam is cyclist friendly, but the pedestrians are a victim of their popularity and rude behavior.
Zebras are just one example. Another is people apping on their bicycle (youth especially), and cyclists driving on the wrong side of the road because else they need to use two traffic lights instead of one. Heck, I admit I even do it myself at times...
I saw a very nice traffic light in Amersfoort the other day: the pedestrian was a girl. I like diversity like that.
As for Berlin, did also notice the green traffic lights weren't on long, and my partner's 7 months in so did cause some trouble sometimes. So not only a disadvantage for the elder. Also for young kids, the disabled, and various other minority groups such as pregnancy.
To end on a positive note, I like how in Germany the traffic light becomes red + orange before it becomes green. Maybe adds to complexity but it wakes people up as well.