Crosswalks are increasingly deadly for the elderly

This article in the LA Times highlights the growing problem for elderly pedestrians crossing the street. Historically, signals have been timed for pedestrians who can cross the street at a much faster pace than an elderly person can. This leaves them in the street when their signal phase is over and puts them in a dangerous situation.

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-slow-walkers-20110612,0,2669866.story