Most crosswalks have a button a pedestrians can push to get a crossing signal, but some think pressing that button affects the traffic light sequence, changing sooner because the button was pressed.

(NEXSTAR) – Have you ever found yourself at a crosswalk, waiting for the walk sign to appear as traffic buzzes by. And even though you press the crosswalk button – maybe multiple times – it seems to ...

I’ve noticed some pedestrians push the crossing signal button repeatedly. Sometimes the repetition is so virile that it reminds me of lab rats banging on a button to get a treat. Part of me presumes ...

HOUSTON — Our verify researchers are tackling a subject that a lot of pedestrians have asked about. Do those crosswalk signal buttons really actually do anything? Or is it just a placebo to make you ...

Have you ever felt like those crosswalk buttons were placed at intersections around the city only to test your patience? For 8 in every 10 crosswalk buttons in San Francisco, your frustration may be ...

(NEXSTAR) – Have you ever found yourself at a crosswalk, waiting for the walk sign to appear as traffic buzzes by? And even though you press the crosswalk button – maybe multiple times – it seems to ...