At intersections, I usually find myself not looking at my red “DON'T WALK” signal, but I’m watching the other traffic signals which are green, and watching for them to turn yellow then red, which means that the next step in the pattern is a green signal for me.

The more complex the intersection, the more controls I can watch, to get a feel for the rhythm, patterns, and triggers that influence the cue to activate my “WALK” signal.

I’m also watching the cars to see when the flows slow down or stop. I should perhaps pay more attention to the signal that pertains to me as a pedestrian or motorist...