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The key {{Key|traffic_signals:countdown}} is used to indicate a traffic light, {{tag|highway|traffic_signals}} has a way to display how long it should take before the light goes ''green'', i.e. it counts down ''red''. |
The key {{Key|traffic_signals:countdown}} is used to indicate a traffic light, {{tag|highway|traffic_signals}} has a way to display how long it should take before the light goes ''green'', i.e. it counts down ''red''. |
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In some countries, the countdown is |
In some countries, the countdown is often not in seconds as traffic light installations are dynamic so if more or less other traffic comes, the time to wait can increase or decrease. |
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Count down timers can help to have the cyclist or a pedestrian start the crossing earlier and it acts as feedback so you know the traffic light did detect you. |
Count down timers can help to have the cyclist or a pedestrian start the crossing earlier and it acts as feedback so you know the traffic light did detect you. |
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Revision as of 22:44, 16 November 2022
 traffic_signals:countdown
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| Description |
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Indication how long to wait before getting green  
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| Group: highways |
| Used on these elements |
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| Requires |
| Status: in use |
| Tools for this tag |
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The key traffic_signals:countdown=* is used to indicate a traffic light, highway=traffic_signals has a way to display how long it should take before the light goes green, i.e. it counts down red.
In some countries, the countdown is often not in seconds as traffic light installations are dynamic so if more or less other traffic comes, the time to wait can increase or decrease.
Count down timers can help to have the cyclist or a pedestrian start the crossing earlier and it acts as feedback so you know the traffic light did detect you.
Tagging
| Key | Value | Element | Comment |
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| highway | traffic_signals | 
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Required. |
| traffic_signals:countdown | yes / no |
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When there is display a countdown of the remaining time to wait or the time remaining where crossing can be started. |
Examples
traffic light with countdown
bicycle crossing with countdown
sample with various countdowns
