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The relationship between cars, bikes and ped's on streets is all about predictability. The more rigid and predictable the rules governing each modes actions, the safer everyone will be. So crossing randomly, haphazardly anywhere at anytime is certainly less safe than crossing at an actual intersection, even if it doesn't have a crosswalk.

I would respectfully disagree. The biggest problem with the status quo is that we make a fetish of "predictability." It's predictability that permits 99% of drivers to far exceed the speed limit, take right turns on red without slowing down, etc, etc... The idea that--in a heavily residential neighborhood--a small child or someone's dog might wander into the street is beyond comprehension. After all, it's *your* job to stay the Hell out of my way. And if you haven't trained your four year old in the nuances of the UVC, well, that's just evolution at work.

The idea that your average driver has some sort of heightened awareness at an unmarked, unsignaled intersection is frankly laughable.

by oboe on Mar 1, 2011 9:21 am • link • report

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