Portland OR is a funny example. We recently moved here from TX and by far the biggest thing that stood out to us is how frequently people stop to let us cross t

Portland OR is a funny example. We recently moved here from TX and by far the biggest thing that stood out to us is how frequently people stop to let us cross the road. Something I would occasionally see in TX, you see literally constantly here -- it's generally expected to yield to pedestrians. I'm unsure if it's law or culture, but it is very different than other places I have visited. And yet, the in regards to pedestrian safety it _feels_ less safe for pedestrians here. The visibility is simply much lower in the winter, the roads are smaller, the lights dimmer, and the walkers more abundant. It's a very interesting difference from TX and a few other places I've been.