the traffic problem is a reflection of the population, as it grows the queue will become longer.
in my eye traffic lights are there to stop the "sod you i am allright jack(and jills) get out of may way types.
just a point , iam glad of any form of crossing the road assistance, when i have tools and goods in my hand, trying to get thru my day, i am the bloke who has stepped into the road with a ladder as i am sick of waiting to cross , run me down if you wish , you will meet the ladder first.