Since it came up at the transportation town hall on the LES last night, we thought we'd provide a visual demonstration of the silly situation on Delancey Street, at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge. Even if you're walking quickly, the signal will start flashing red about the time you hit the center median, forcing a quick sprint to the sidewalk! Have a look:
So the LES bitches about unsafe conditions like this, and then bitches some more when the city makes safety improvements.
Get a grip.