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[Bazle 1,500]

....... pedestrian controlled traffic signals on Second Road, that is. Yes, they're going up all along Second Road, and possibly other places (I have spotted one on the junction of Central and Beach Roads).

 

It will be interesting to see how the traffic flows once they start working.

[timbon 6]

Cars etc may stop but not sure about baht buses or moto cy

Edited September 7, 2010 by timbon

[joekicker 53]

All of those I have seen, all in Bangkok, they might as well have put a fake button. If they have any effect on the lights, I haven't figured out what. That said, light turns red, traffic generally stops, emphasis on "generally" and "pedestrian beware".

 

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[surry 30]

Reminds me of a western lady on beach road trying to cross,pointing at the pelican crossing,her face purple with rage

 

The traffic took no notice whot so ever.

[js007 795]

I'd like to se some pedestrian bridges. Those would be safer.

[midlifecrisis 4,048]

At 59 I cannot sprint as fast as I could a few short years ago - so, I hope so because as I get older my odds of crossing Second Road in one piece will diminish!

[baht_miser 9]

It sounds like a good thing. But, I think a lot of areas along 2nd road will remain a wild west for some time still. It would be nice not to get hurt or killed crossing the road.

[nkped 1,208]

At 59 I cannot sprint as fast as I could a few short years ago - so, I hope so because as I get older my odds of crossing Second Road in one piece will diminish!

I remember the advice from the first trip to Thailand. Walk confidently at a steady pace and don't do anything unexpected because the taxi drivers actually do not want to hit you in that they would have to waste a lot of time talking to the police. Don't know that I had the confidence to rely on that advice at the age of 24. Pretty sure I don't want to count on it at the age of 60.

Edited September 8, 2010 by nkped

[lovedog100 1,372]

I remember the advice from the first trip to Thailand. Walk confidently at a steady pace and don't do anything unexpected because the taxi drivers actually do not want to hit you in that they would have to waste a lot of time talking to the police. Don't know that I had the confidence to rely on that advice at the age of 24. Pretty sure I don't want to count on it at the age of 60.

Good advice. It may not help with the motorbikes though. When a car of baht bus slows down, motorbikes go around, with out slowing down and their vision is blocked. I watched a girl get hit by a motorbike taxi in just such a way. The baht bus slowed down to let her cross, the motorbike whipped around and speed up hitting her so hard that she flew completely over the motorbike. The Thai didn't even look back or slow down, he just went on his way like nothing had happened.

 

Pedestrian crossings would be nice. I have my doubts weather motorbike taxi's or the young kids with out helmets would stop for them. Maybe for a second, but with the number of Thai's I see running lights now, it leads me to believe that adding more lights, would just make more lights to run.

[Big_Brian 179]

Putting these up is one thing, will they tell the Thai drivers what they're for? The Zebra crossings on 2nd Road never worked, mainly for that reason.

[Gary 4,119]

Traffic lights WOULD work. Just think of those lights as another way for the police to make more money. You can bet there will be police watching all the time.

[Ergodyne 19]

I'll be surprised if drivers take any notice of them.

The B.I.B. may monitor them but only because it's a chance for them to pick up fines

[joekicker 53]

I'll be surprised if drivers take any notice of them.

 

Actually, Pattaya does have red lights, and actually traffic stops at them when they're red.

 

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[Bazle 1,500]

Actually, Pattaya does have red lights, and actually traffic stops at them when they're red.

 

Joe

 

Would it be correct to say that the existing lights are at crossroads so that, if the traffic did not stop, there would be an accident with another vehicle? That is rather different from stopping merely for pedestians.

 

I do not really care about their motivation but I do hope the BiB enforce the new lights.

 

Bazle

[gentlemangeoff 16]

I'd like to se some pedestrian bridges. Those would be safer.

 

I agree with this totally. Even the crazy drivers in Patts couldn't get at you then.

[danboy 151]

....... pedestrian controlled traffic signals on Second Road, that is. Yes, they're going up all along Second Road, and possibly other places (I have spotted one on the junction of Central and Beach Roads).

 

It will be interesting to see how the traffic flows once they start working.

I think they're a great idea,tho I doubt if the majority of bikers will stop

for them.

[Skygod 40]

Actually, Pattaya does have red lights, and actually traffic stops at them when they're red.

Usually!

 

But do beware if you're crossing in front of the 'stationary' traffic as thos doing a left turn are often allowed to ignore the red light.

[biggles 509]

the pedestrian xing outside royal garden is good for some entertainment. there is nothing quite like the look of terror on the faces of first time visitors who use the crossing when they realise that no one is going to stop and they are about to get run down.

[farman 11]

the pedestrian xing outside royal garden is good for some entertainment. there is nothing quite like the look of terror on the faces of first time visitors who use the crossing when they realise that no one is going to stop and they are about to get run down.

 

You sick f**k

 

 

I'd like to se some pedestrian bridges. Those would be safer.

 

Moto taxi would probably use these as well!!!

 

[biggles 509]

I know, but you have to get your amusement where you can..... and at least its free!!!

[jacko 8,822]

Actually, Pattaya does have red lights, and actually traffic stops at them when they're red.

 

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Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't......

[Big_Brian 179]

Actually, Pattaya does have red lights, and actually traffic stops at them when they're red.

 

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Red lights at a junction are one thing, and even those aren't well respected.

Red lights at a pedestrian crossing where there is no cross traffic will, IMO, prove less successful.

[Ergodyne 19]

I cannot see them working unless they are regulated. Maybe at the start they will be but how long will that last.

M/cycles all seem to have their own rules ie we stop for nothing unless we have to. Have seen too many people clipped by M/ cycles whist I have been living here. You have to educate the population first and it will take a long time to get rid of all of their bad habits

 

This was my reaction to seeing them being installed, Songtaows and moto taxis have been running along this road un hindered for years and as you say old habits die hard, i feel they will not be looking for them and just carry on as usual.

Even if cars stop, the bikes will just drive round them as usual, an accident waiting to happen.