The latest innovation in street furniture

OK, I have just been wowed by the most unlikely of sources...a crossing light!

As a busier Londoner I have almost been run over many times trying to cross the road before the green man disappears! Not sensible, I know.

But this latest invention my help save my life more than once. In Balham high street they have installed new lights that help people know how long they have left before the red man appears with a large digital countdown.

This may not be anything new? You may have it in your high street already. But either way, I'm impressed.

Click the video and see for yourself.

Happy crossing :)