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Is it a “love –hate thing” or according to Chronicle Columnist C.W. Nevius, in his October 15th article it’s all about “pedestrian beware” which I agree with. How many times have we encountered these individuals entering the crosswalk with three seconds to go on the “crossing timer” or the telephone is more important than paying attention to their current surroundings.
The article indicates that “San Francisco is a walking city” no doubt about that, however as a motorist I always pay attention to pedestrians and I’m not afraid to use my horn in the event they don’t see me and appear to be more concerned about doing other things other than safely and effectively crossing the street.
In a previous article I made mention of the municipal railways plan to put stickers at the end of each car warning drivers to pay attention to pedestrians, I firmly believe most drivers do that already. What kind of plan is in place to get pedestrians to bear some greater level of responsibility, in spite of them having the right of way. What would it take for them to put down the smart phone and pay attention to where they are walking?
The second link I have included is a map, once again courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle detailing the most dangerous intersections for pedestrians and municipal railway riders as well. Enjoy going out for a walk, just make sure it’s not your last walk.
www.sfgate.com/maps/worstintersections/
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