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I walk around this area pretty much everyday and I keep wondering how soon it will be before I am "first on the scene" of a pedestrian/MVA event. And more to the point, I wonder what my reactions are going to be. Will I be willing to offer aid, or will I stand there and give a detailed "blow-by-blow" account to the cops of what happened, or will I do both?
D.C. Studies Pedestrian Safety
Experimental Safety Measures In Place
POSTED: 6:36 pm EST February 19, 2007
UPDATED: 7:03 pm EST February 19, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A D.C.-wide review is under way to see what can be done to improve pedestrian safety, but both motorists and pedestrians have to be alert to each other, News4's Tom Sherwood reported.
The study will be finished this fall but rule No. 1 for pedestrians is to be alert. Erik Linden of the D.C. Department of Transportation said motorists need to pay attention to signals, but pedestrians must be aware of motorists who aren't paying attention. {Mal-Note: Do ya think?}
The District is experimenting with several safety efforts while awaiting its pedestrian review in October. On busy 14th and S streets in Northwest, there's an artsy crosswalk that clearly stands out. On upper Connecticut Avenue, pedestrians for months have been grabbing orange safety flags in an effort to make it across the street.
But whether they are jaywalking downtown or crossing in a crosswalk near the Verizon Center or elsewhere, pedestrians should look both ways before crossing.
To comment to DDOT on the pedestrian safety study, click here.
Copyright 2007 by nbc4.com.
In my opinion, both drivers and pedestrians need to be made accountable for running yellow/red lights. In a very expensive, non-profitable manner.
D.C. Studies Pedestrian Safety
Experimental Safety Measures In Place
POSTED: 6:36 pm EST February 19, 2007
UPDATED: 7:03 pm EST February 19, 2007
WASHINGTON -- A D.C.-wide review is under way to see what can be done to improve pedestrian safety, but both motorists and pedestrians have to be alert to each other, News4's Tom Sherwood reported.
The study will be finished this fall but rule No. 1 for pedestrians is to be alert. Erik Linden of the D.C. Department of Transportation said motorists need to pay attention to signals, but pedestrians must be aware of motorists who aren't paying attention. {Mal-Note: Do ya think?}
The District is experimenting with several safety efforts while awaiting its pedestrian review in October. On busy 14th and S streets in Northwest, there's an artsy crosswalk that clearly stands out. On upper Connecticut Avenue, pedestrians for months have been grabbing orange safety flags in an effort to make it across the street.
But whether they are jaywalking downtown or crossing in a crosswalk near the Verizon Center or elsewhere, pedestrians should look both ways before crossing.
To comment to DDOT on the pedestrian safety study, click here.
Copyright 2007 by nbc4.com.
In my opinion, both drivers and pedestrians need to be made accountable for running yellow/red lights. In a very expensive, non-profitable manner.
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