I think the problem with them is no more present than at the crossing by Boots at the clocktower.
- There's always a crowd of people waiting to cross, so they're obscured.
- Tourists have no idea they exist so if they don't see them at first glance, many walk out regardless
- The idea of...
The clocktower for me. Pedestrians ignore the crossings (see below rant), cyclists ignore the lights, busses everywhere, blind corners. It's horrible.
Now... about those crossings.
Those new (ish) crossings with the red/green man on the side of the road from which you cross. I think they're...