obvious solution to hitting walker at crosswalk

http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/581501--signalized-intersections-dangerous-places-for-pedestrians-statistics-show

WATERLOO REGION — Intersections with traffic signals appear to be dangerous places for pedestrians, according to regional traffic statistics.

Last year, 119 pedestrians were struck by vehicles on regional streets and roads and about 70 per cent of those were struck at signalized intersections.

And 75 per cent of the pedestrians hit by vehicles in signalized intersections had the right-of-way when crossing with the “walk” signal at an intersection.

The numbers are contained in the region’s annual collision report.

Bob Henderson, the region’s manager of transportation engineering, said traffic signals are installed to move vehicles through an intersection and not for pedestrian safety.

Henderson said pedestrians should take no comfort in crossing with traffic signals, as the number of pedestrians struck by vehicles usually quadruples after lights are installed.

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Quote from Zoolander: Mugatu: "I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" ...

D - OK, here is the blindingly, stupidly obvious solution.
The 'crosswalk signal' is not for the pedestrian. The walkers KNOW when they are supposed to walk.
It's for the drivers. But it is not physically near the 'driver signal', where the drivers are all looking... why not?
Put the %^*&&*%&!!! crosswalk signal in the same location- preferably even in the same fixture, as the driver signal light.

Honestly, I feel like I'm taking crazy pills.