“Beg buttons” penalize people for walking or riding a bike. Pedestrians have to wait longer for a walk signal, making it take more time to get to your destination. A green light for cars often displays a red hand for pedestrians unless you push a button. Beg buttons can also be hard to access or press, especially for people with disabilities and mobility issues. Let’s stop penalizing pedestrians and bicyclists. Why do we even have these?
