I think the lights change (for cars) but the walk signals specifically don’t activate unless someone pushes the button.

I hate those so so much.

There's a crosswalk near me that is normally a flashing green light when you drive past it.

I still have no idea what to do at a flashing green light. What are you trying to tell me?

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Thankfully the ones I encounter the most are in an already pedestrian heavy area. The city has also taken steps in the last few years to discourage driving through that stretch as well. Speed limit is slower, lights every block, pedestrian crossings (though half are mid block without lights 👎), and new expanded bike lanes. But it still makes no sense why the walk lights don’t automatically change with the traffic lights 🤦‍♂️