Countdown Crosswalks

[Soundy]

Originally Posted by m3thods

So you don't walk anywhere in the city?

It's a bit of a broad brush you're painting all pedestrians with. I know when I walk/run, I never ever cross on flashing hand and always make eye contact before crossing even a walk sign. I know too many people who've had close calls to test my luck doing that, especially in Vancouver with some suspect drivers on the road.

I do share your sentiment that some pedestrians deserve to get hit a hundred times over. Just not all of them.

Welcome to Revscene, please leave your sense of humor at the door....

[JesseBlue]

As i already mentioned it was the drivers fault... I always notice that when an intersection stop light is red, cars would always try to do a rolling stop (which is not stopping at all at the proper lines) when turning. Then when the light is green they would do a full stop...

That really grinds my gears

[bobbinka]

sounds a homework assignment question :

i think the answer depends on how long after the countdown does the light turn green/red? if the light turns immediately or shortly after the countdown reaches 0 (or when the blinking hand becomes solid), i would say this is less of a hazard and more of a safety feature, as people who are familiar with the timing know that they shouldn't be crossing.

but if the countdown hits 0 or the blinking hand becomes solid and the light doesn't change for a lengthy period of time, I would say this is a hazard since pedestrians would try to guess whether they have enough time to run across. drivers making turns will see the countdown is over or a solid hand, and may not expect a last second runner try to bolt across the crosswalk.

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by MG1

Nevermind all that shit......... was the jogger hot?

been seeing a lot of hot joggers in yoga or runner pants on these days now that it's getting warmer

Originally Posted by Jmac

What happened to looking both ways before crossing the road and making eye contact with drivers?

yes i maintain eye contact with above joggers like this