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Study Reveals Green Signals Fail Older Pedestrians

12/10/2025

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  • The Universities of Bath, Birmingham, and Exeter report that green man signals often lack crossing time for older or mobility-impaired pedestrians.
  • The study analyzed 1,110 adults aged 65 and over.
  • It found an average walking speed of 0.77 m/s, below the 1.2 m/s standard.
  • Researchers call for longer crossing times and age-friendly outdoor spaces.