Comments on: A Dangerous Time of Day for Ponce Pedestrians

By: Rebeccab

Rebeccab — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:34:12 +0000

I read about this child hologram idea a few weeks ago. I don’t see how it could be safe, but it seemed liked a really creative suggestion. People are too used to all the typical crosswalk signals which is why they may be occasionally ignored. Obviously this wouldn’t be effective against the light in the picture above (if at all.)

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100903/bc_3d_roadsign_100903/20100903

By: chira

chira — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:25:19 +0000

MANY walk signals in Decatur do not work at all. You push the button, and you wait and wait, sometimes through 2 or 3 light cycles. Finally, you decide to go anyway the next time the light turns green for vehicles. It’s a risky situation for pedestrians!

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:00:51 +0000

You’re correct. Walkers should wait for a walk signal at signaled intersections. Unless it’s a situation where the signal is broken, you’re correct and they are in the wrong.

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:49:24 +0000

Hey that’s my term! I’ve been calling myself an aggressive walker for years. And I can back it up, because all this crap I write is forever enshrined on the internet!

I’m not stupid about it, but I do act like the car is going to stop for me, because that’s what it’s supposed to do. Do I actually expect them to? Yes. Do I walk into the intersection before I see them slowing? No. But when I come to an intersection I do my darnedest not to stop and wait.

And I do glare when someone blows by me, but I also wave for the folks who stop.

I guess it boils down to this: I don’t think that pedestrians will ever get any respect unless they begin acting like they belong there.

By: writerchad

writerchad — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:20:48 +0000

‘Aggressive walkers’ is the most interesting juxtaposition i’ve read since breakfast.