One of my pet peeves is when people walk across the street in the middle of a block while paying absolutely no attention to traffic.
I'm not about to say I've never crossed the street anywhere other than a crosswalk. I have, namely in front of my apartment building. But I've tried to wait for a moment when there is no traffic before making my move. As a driver, it makes me crazy when people just waltz into the street and expect you and your fast-moving vehicle to just work around them.
Friday night was an excellent example. I was headed south on North George Street, somewhere in the area of the Valencia, and I noticed a group of girls standing on one side. Then one of the girls thrust out her left hand, as though it had magical properties that can stop traffic, and marched herself across the street, forcing cars to stop.
With George Street being one of the busiest in the city, I think it might be wise to use the crosswalks there. Yeah, it'll require some extra walking. But it'll be better for everyone.
I'm not about to say I've never crossed the street anywhere other than a crosswalk. I have, namely in front of my apartment building. But I've tried to wait for a moment when there is no traffic before making my move. As a driver, it makes me crazy when people just waltz into the street and expect you and your fast-moving vehicle to just work around them.
Friday night was an excellent example. I was headed south on North George Street, somewhere in the area of the Valencia, and I noticed a group of girls standing on one side. Then one of the girls thrust out her left hand, as though it had magical properties that can stop traffic, and marched herself across the street, forcing cars to stop.
With George Street being one of the busiest in the city, I think it might be wise to use the crosswalks there. Yeah, it'll require some extra walking. But it'll be better for everyone.
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