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jeb_hoge t1_jea7j4j wrote

City needs to install crosswalk lights, plain & simple. Saw these implemented around Univ of Mary Washington a few weeks ago.

And I also think pedestrians need to be reminded/encouraged to GO to crosswalks at lights when they're available. I'm guilty of just rambling across a street rather than go to a corner because I didn't want to go 150 feet further and wait for a light to change, but I should know better.

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EmergencyYoung OP t1_jeba4ta wrote

I think the crosswalk light thing is the actual only solution to this.

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Impossible_Bill_2834 t1_jebmea1 wrote

Sometimes, the multi lane, multi light crosswalks are even more harrowing. Even a simple intersection like Grove and Thompson? Turning cars never look. People specifically gun it to make it through a red. I look five different ways before crossing there because I have almost been hit there from every direction. I can't even speak about the "crossing" of Thompson/Floyd that's on the highway side. I agree everyone should be predictable and respectful of the ways of the road, but these crossings need major help

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