(or at least I think I do) How I would react.
I was walking up Pennsylvania Ave, towards 7th, and saw I had a red light. No biggy, because I also saw that the 7th St light had just turned yellow. Great in about 15 seconds (after the advance green arrow) I will get a green too. The lady ahead and the one behind me both stopped at the curb to wait. However, the gentleman (?) to my far left did not even break stride and kept on going.
Not a real problem, except for the THREE cars from the right, moving up 7th. And we all know they AINT gonna stop for a yellow light. As it worked out the two rear most cars turned right, and away from the man, but the lead car came through. He didn't slow down either.
All I could do was stand there and take - or was that hold? - my breath and wait for that ugly wet smack of yet another person becoming an automotive hood ornament. Buddy didn't even blink or slow down when the car entered the intersection and I am willing to bet that he didn't even look before hand. I heard at least one of the ladies gasp too, and she mumbled something I didn't quite hear, but am pretty sure it echoed my thoughts entirely.
People here walk like they drive.... eyes straight ahead and don't slow down for anything......... No wonder there are so many pedestrian related incidents in this area.
I was walking up Pennsylvania Ave, towards 7th, and saw I had a red light. No biggy, because I also saw that the 7th St light had just turned yellow. Great in about 15 seconds (after the advance green arrow) I will get a green too. The lady ahead and the one behind me both stopped at the curb to wait. However, the gentleman (?) to my far left did not even break stride and kept on going.
Not a real problem, except for the THREE cars from the right, moving up 7th. And we all know they AINT gonna stop for a yellow light. As it worked out the two rear most cars turned right, and away from the man, but the lead car came through. He didn't slow down either.
All I could do was stand there and take - or was that hold? - my breath and wait for that ugly wet smack of yet another person becoming an automotive hood ornament. Buddy didn't even blink or slow down when the car entered the intersection and I am willing to bet that he didn't even look before hand. I heard at least one of the ladies gasp too, and she mumbled something I didn't quite hear, but am pretty sure it echoed my thoughts entirely.
People here walk like they drive.... eyes straight ahead and don't slow down for anything......... No wonder there are so many pedestrian related incidents in this area.

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