When traffic engineers force pedestrians to break the law

Came across the video below yesterday. This is an outrageous example of terrible engineering but you find things like this everywhere. Dixie Hwy. is a perfect example of why pedestrians are forced to break the law all the time. In the video you'll hear the term "beg button". That's the button most people think makes the light change so you can cross the street. False. The button only gives you a few more seconds to cross the street; it doesn't make the light change any faster.

The video is a bit clumsy at times however it makes a very good point: the motor vehicle is dominant in our society and more of a consideration than pedestrians, the handicapped, and bicyclists.