Why doesn't the "walk" pedestrian light at signalized intersections stay on long enough for me to cross the street?

The "Walk" light should only stay on for about 4 to 6 seconds and should provide notice to the pedestrian that it is safe to cross the street. After 4 to 6 seconds, the light should change to a "Flashing Don't Walk" for several seconds, before a "Solid Don't Walk" light is seen. The three combined lights should provide more than adequate time for pedestrians to cross the street safely.

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1. How do I get parking restrictions on my block?
2. How do I report a damaged traffic signal, school zone flasher, or a regulatory sign (I.e., stop sign)?
3. Why doesn't the "walk" pedestrian light at signalized intersections stay on long enough for me to cross the street?
4. How do I get a stop sign installed at an intersection?
5. Will the city install speed humps in the street along my block?
6. Will the city install speed humps in my alley?
7. If I have a problem with visibility at the intersection of my alley with the street, what can I do?
8. Will the city close my street for a block party?
9. Does the city install "children at play" signs?
10. Who do I contact if my streetlight is burned out?
11. Who do I contact if trees or shrubbery are blocking the view of a stop sign?