It's not "a bit of compromise". The crosswalks are further apart - it takes minutes to reach them. (Crossing without a crosswalk is only an option for able-bod

It's not "a bit of compromise". The crosswalks are further apart - it takes minutes to reach them. (Crossing without a crosswalk is only an option for able-bodied fearless people.) Once you get there, the light cycles are slower. Many intersections do not even give a walk signal unless you arrive in time to press the "beg button" before the green light starts. If you're a second late, you must wait another whole cycle. When you finally cross, you must vigilantly keep watch in as many as 3 directions for drivers making turns. You can never let your guard down - the drivers are not paying attention to people on foot. You must be ready to jump out of the way at any moment. Crossing these streets is a hellish experience. It is obvious that you are not supposed to be there. Your presence is considered a nuisance.