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This is why it's often safer to "jaywalk". If you're in the middle of a block, you only have to look two ways. Even if you screw up, a driver going at a reasona
by dylan-m 2y ago
This is why it's often safer to "jaywalk". If you're in the middle of a block, you only have to look two ways. Even if you screw up, a driver going at a reasonable speed is more likely to see you anyway because you're directly in front of them. I'm not exactly advocating for crossing in the middle of a street in North America since it's depends a lot on the situation, but there's a reason why people sometimes just do it intuitively, and it's unfortunate our infrastructure doesn't know how to address it.
- pclmulqdq 2y agoJaywalking is very common in the Northeastern US, and I believe it is generally safer when done well. I have a rule that if you don't feel like you can calmly saunter across the street, you shouldn't jaywalk by running across, but many people do not follow such a rule, and just take the soonest opportunity they can find to run across the street. Be careful, though - I once jaywalked when I was with some friends from the Midwest and they were very offended.
- jerlam 2y agoCalifornia just made jaywalking legal in 2023 too.
- hoherd 2y agoNYC legalized jaywalking in 2024, and the change will take effect next month, Feb 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/jaywalking-legalized-in-nyc/ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/jaywalking-legalized-in...
- postoplust 2y agomid-block crosswalks exist[1] and can placed where people already "jaywalk". To me it's like installing sidewalks on the desire paths[2]. [1]: https://sustainablecitycode.org/brief/mid-block-pedestrian-crossings-2/ https://sustainablecitycode.org/brief/mid-block-pedestrian-c... [2]: https://99percentinvisible.org/article/least-resistance-desire-paths-can-lead-better-design/ https://99percentinvisible.org/article/least-resistance-desi...
- Libcat99 2y agoOur town has Installed several crosswalks with flashing lights in common crossing areas away from traffic lights. It feels many times safer.