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Originally Posted by FireFly
I read the article and I understand the intention of it. However in this instance, pedestrians are directly walking in the path of traffic and don't care.
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Originally Posted by FireFly
I read the article and I understand the intention of it. However in this instance, pedestrians are directly walking in the path of traffic and don't care.
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Do they really not care though? Is it possible that although they are taking an informal path with dangers they are also taking precautions?
During sporadic closures in places where jaywalking isn’t recognized as an offense, people will safely share the street with vehicular traffic. Sharing a lane is part of the natural adjustments people make during daily urban life in other cities. While it is not an optimal situation and shouldn’t be imposed for long, it can be done so long as all parties are paying attention.
I’m not saying all of these people in Calgary sharing the lane with vehicles are angels but I don’t think they are all people acting with complete disregard for the safety of themselves and others.