Diagonal crossing on the way to L.A.

They already do it in Beverly Hills and Pasadena. Now, L.A. is considering allowing pedestrians to cross some intersection diagonally. It's the highlight of the mayor new "traffic plan:"

Among the upgraded measures is the creation of the fourth "Gridlock Tiger Team." These are the city teams that go out to busy intersections and try to get them unclogged. One thing the gridlock reduction task force will do is ticket people blocking intersections. The mayor is also calling for more synchronized traffic lights, so drivers aren't driving from one red light to the next. This way, drivers maintaining a steady speed will hit more green hits. The plan also calls for street improvements, including diagonal pedestrian crossings, so people can cut across the intersection, and more priority express corridors. (KABC)

Video from Channel 7

Photo: LAT

Do you like diagonal pedestrian crossing?

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[m]

Not really. Rarely do I need to diagonally cross at an intersection where they are present in Pasadena so I end up having to wait twice as long if I get there some time during the first car light after the last crossing signal. Sometimes I'll take alternate routes (aka away from the main drag) to avoid them. My ideal route is one where I can walk at a constant pace without having to stop at lights and intersections.

[Karen]

I love diagonal crossings... but only when the pedestrians are paying attention. In Pasadena, far too many people cross with the car light and not with the pedestrian light.