What walking speed do US crosswalk signals assume?

2.39 mph (3.84 km/h). 3.5 ft/s (1.1 m/s), by federal rules for timing the flashing Don't Walk.

2.39 mphAbout 3.84 km/h · Run

3.5 ft/s (1.1 m/s), by federal rules for timing the flashing Don't Walk.

That's about 7% of a red kangaroo's top speed of about 35 mph (56 km/h).

2.39 mph

a giant tortoise

By speed: crosswalk timing is about 14× faster than a giant tortoise.

Things about as fast

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