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Likewise, I see tons of pedestrians doing the same. Ive seen my share of people blindly walk into intersections without looking (and not having the right of way

Likewise, I see tons of pedestrians doing the same. Ive seen my share of people blindly walk into intersections without looking (and not having the right of way). Hell, I once had to grab the back of someones shirt amd forcibly pull them back so they didn't get creamed by a car because they were so ingrossed in their phone. So, I dont think it's fair to solely put blame on drivers. I do think phones have driven up the rate of incidents, though.

dwoozle 7y ago
I did that too. I felt cool for saving someone’s life but then three blocks ahead they were doing it again so I figure I probably only gave them another few weeks on Earth.
- sgarman 7y ago
  It would be cool if we could live in cities where crossing the street carelessly didn't have to end in death.
isoskeles 7y ago
I also did this once for someone who walked into the street. She had the right of way, and she wasn't staring at her cellphone. She started to cross because the crosswalk indicated she was allowed to, but a car was running the red light at the same time. Just wanted to say that not being glued to a phone isn't always enough. Side note, maybe I am a dick, but I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone. Just a pet peeve of mine, but I really dislike when people move around without being aware of their surroundings, as if it's everyone else's responsibility to make way for them. (Children and people I could hurt just by bumping into them get a pass.)
- gedy 7y ago
  > I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone Agreed, and to avoid seeming aggressive I usually stop immediately in front of them, which usually triggers an 'oh! sorry' if they bump into or come close.
- cameronbrown 7y ago
  > She started to cross because the crosswalk indicated she was allowed to, but a car was running the red light at the same time. Hmm. I've found far too often drivers ignore right of way of pedestrians unless you start walking, that being said running a red light is worse.

dwoozle 7y ago

I did that too. I felt cool for saving someone’s life but then three blocks ahead they were doing it again so I figure I probably only gave them another few weeks on Earth.

sgarman 7y ago
It would be cool if we could live in cities where crossing the street carelessly didn't have to end in death.

isoskeles 7y ago

I also did this once for someone who walked into the street. She had the right of way, and she wasn't staring at her cellphone. She started to cross because the crosswalk indicated she was allowed to, but a car was running the red light at the same time. Just wanted to say that not being glued to a phone isn't always enough. Side note, maybe I am a dick, but I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone. Just a pet peeve of mine, but I really dislike when people move around without being aware of their surroundings, as if it's everyone else's responsibility to make way for them. (Children and people I could hurt just by bumping into them get a pass.)

gedy 7y ago
> I refuse to get out of the way of another pedestrian who is staring at their phone Agreed, and to avoid seeming aggressive I usually stop immediately in front of them, which usually triggers an 'oh! sorry' if they bump into or come close.
cameronbrown 7y ago
> She started to cross because the crosswalk indicated she was allowed to, but a car was running the red light at the same time. Hmm. I've found far too often drivers ignore right of way of pedestrians unless you start walking, that being said running a red light is worse.