Cracknell said the system would have the most value where the pedestrian traffic is variable , for instance outside a school or a tube station . London to trial traffic lights that count the number of pedestrians waiting for the `` green man '' Known as `` SCOOT , '' it will adjust the walk time at lights . More people waiting at a crossing means they will get more time to cross the road . The idea is not new but has been implemented in other countries and cities around the world.
London to trial traffic lights that count the number of pedestrians waiting for the `` green man '' Known as `` SCOOT , '' it will adjust the walk time at lights . More people waiting at a crossing means they will get more time to cross the road . The idea is not new but has been implemented in other countries and cities around the world.