News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Dehumanization of cyclists predicts self-reported aggressive behaviour to them. Parent comment

Re:Dehumanization of cyclists predicts self-reported aggress... by btrettel on Friday March 29, 2019 @02:10PM (#19524094)
> I avoid the same crossing when I'm on foot, even though it has a sign that says, "state law: stop for pedestrians in crosswalk." I have never seen a vehicle stop for a pedestrian in that crosswalk, even police.

I take the existence of such signs as strong evidence that the intersection is dangerous. They seem to be added to cover the asses of the city/state/etc., not because they are effective.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Dehumanization of cyclists predicts self-reported aggress... by sevensor on Friday March 29, 2019 @02:39PM (#19524350)
What's worse is, this is a crosswalk that people from the residential neighborhood on the far side of the street use if they want to walk their children to either of two preschools on the near side. They have to dodge oncoming traffic while carrying their toddlers across. That or drive, which, due to the configuration of the streets and the roundabout route they have to take, isn't any faster than walking.
[ Parent | on HN ]