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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-18T10:54:24.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.openstreetmap.org",
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  "textContent": "# Automatic Pedestrian Detection at Signalised Crossings\n\nHi everyone,\n\nI recently noticed that many modern pedestrian crossings are equipped with **automatic detection sensors** that trigger the traffic signal without requiring a push button.\n\nCurrently, in OpenStreetMap, we can tag:\n\n  * `highway=crossing` and `crossing=traffic_signals` for signalised crossings\n  * `button_operated=yes/no` to indicate if a manual button is present\n  * `traffic_signals:sound=yes/no` for auditory signals\n\n\n\nHowever, there is **no standard way to indicate automatic activation by a detector** for pedestrians or vehicles.\n\nTo address this, I have proposed a new tag on the OSM forum: **`detector_operated=yes/no`** , which would clearly indicate that a traffic signal is automatically triggered by a detector.\n\nYou can view and comment on the proposal here: https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/proposal-tag-traffic-signals-detector-operated-pedestrian-presence-sensor/141624\n\nHere is an example illustration showing automatic pedestrian detection:\n\n\nThis tag would help improve mapping of intersections, pedestrian routing, traffic simulation, and accessibility information.\n\nI’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences with automatic pedestrian detection at crossings in your area!",
  "title": "Automatic Pedestrian Detection at Signalised Crossings"
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