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Re:Oslo had 0 pedestrian, 0 cyclist, 0 children and 1 driver... by jstummbillig on Thursday January 02, 2020 @06:33AM (#21934549)
Where there are no lights, pedestrians have right of way in Canada. Even though forcing a stop on the gasoline powered vehicle with much more momentum is strictly less efficient than making the pedestrian wait, it stuck as an arrangement, that made for a more enjoyable and relaxing city experience.
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Re:Oslo had 0 pedestrian, 0 cyclist, 0 children and 1 driver... by upofadown on Thursday January 02, 2020 @07:19AM (#21934793)
Which Canadian province is this? Here in Manitoba cars have right of way away from intersections. Pedestrians are responsible for avoiding a collision.

Canada has a very intense car culture. What you are describing has to be some sort of local exception.

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Re:Oslo had 0 pedestrian, 0 cyclist, 0 children and 1 driver... by jstummbillig on Thursday January 02, 2020 @08:22AM (#21935114)
Interesting! My experience was based around Nova Scotia.

However, I actually meant at intersections (which is, I guess, where I mostly crossed streets). This arrangement was new and refreshing to me.

However, it is of course reasonable that pedestrians can not assume to just walk on a street everywhere, at any time.

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