As some have stated, I think part of the problem is the yellow light. I believe with the cameras installed around where I live (NJ), you can get flashed entering the intersection as it turns to yellow.
Some of the intersections have count down timers for the pedestrians. If you can see these as you approach the intersection, you can judge the amount of time you have, as the light will turn yellow once the timer reaches zero.
At intersections without the timers, you just have to try to figure if you can make it into the intersection before it turns yellow, or risk having to come to a fast stop, hoping the car behind you is paying attention.
Some of the intersections have count down timers for the pedestrians. If you can see these as you approach the intersection, you can judge the amount of time you have, as the light will turn yellow once the timer reaches zero.
At intersections without the timers, you just have to try to figure if you can make it into the intersection before it turns yellow, or risk having to come to a fast stop, hoping the car behind you is paying attention.