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Jul 7 2010, 12:46 PM
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Why are some people so lazy that they will not use crossings provided, or if they do, cross the road regardless of what the instructions are and whether vehicles are approaching?
This applies to both young and old, today I pointed out a safe crossing provision to 2 elderly ladies making there way from the Kennet Centre to the Bus Station. After observing them tottering accross the road, making traffic stop, just yards from the recently installed pedestrian crossing, they told me that it meant walking away from their intended destination! We are talking about a change of direction of roughly 10 paces here!
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Jul 7 2010, 01:39 PM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Jul 7 2010, 02:25 PM) On the other hand, while I am all for pedestrians crossing safely, it really annoys me when they press the button regardless of whether the road is clear, then sail across an empty road before the lights change. Even though this bugs me when other people do it.... I must admit I do to. I don't see the point of waiting until cars come along before I cross the road, and it wouldn't make a difference whether I waitied or not - you still have to stop. So its just a waste of time standing there, you may as well cross over! I only ever press the button when there is traffic there, it just depends how long it takes to change over before the road is clear as to when I cross.
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Jul 7 2010, 01:59 PM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Jul 7 2010, 02:53 PM) QUOTE (Rosewinelover @ Jul 7 2010, 02:39 PM) Even though this bugs me when other people do it.... I must admit I do to. I don't see the point of waiting until cars come along before I cross the road, and it wouldn't make a difference whether I waitied or not - you still have to stop. So its just a waste of time standing there, you may as well cross over! I only ever press the button when there is traffic there, it just depends how long it takes to change over before the road is clear as to when I cross.
I think you just contradicted yourself. First you say you press the button even though there are no cars approaching, then you say you only press it when there's traffic there. Rosewinelover. You must realise, you can run, but you cannot hide ... from the Post Inspector!!!
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Jul 7 2010, 02:52 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jul 7 2010, 01:46 PM) Why are some people so lazy that they will not use crossings provided, or if they do, cross the road regardless of what the instructions are and whether vehicles are approaching?
This applies to both young and old, today I pointed out a safe crossing provision to 2 elderly ladies making there way from the Kennet Centre to the Bus Station. After observing them tottering accross the road, making traffic stop, just yards from the recently installed pedestrian crossing, they told me that it meant walking away from their intended destination! We are talking about a change of direction of roughly 10 paces here! Which means another 10 paces back again, which could be quite a lot for an elderly person. I'm with them; the public highway is meant for people as well as cars, and the latter should not be moving so fast in an urban area that a pedestrian crossing the road is a problem. QUOTE (Rosewinelover @ Jul 7 2010, 02:09 PM) I see this all the time. Especially at the Zebra crossing by the Cross Keys pub. They dart in front of me about 3 meters before, making me put on my brakes. I don't get why people are so lazy and can't be bothered to walk a few steps further. See what I mean! Cars rule, OK? and to **** with anyone else! (Now that's interesting; the software blotted out the name of Satan's abode.)
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Jul 7 2010, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE (Brewmaster @ Jul 7 2010, 03:52 PM) See what I mean! Cars rule, OK? and to **** with anyone else!
(Now that's interesting; the software blotted out the name of Satan's abode.) Mmmmm, Yes a car does rule when it is driving on a road, and a pedestrian should be walking on the pavement and ONLY crossing when safe - not darting along the road when they feel like it. Did you ever read the highway code? I think not.
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Jul 7 2010, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE (Brewmaster @ Jul 7 2010, 03:52 PM) Which means another 10 paces back again, which could be quite a lot for an elderly person. I'm with them; the public highway is meant for people as well as cars, and the latter should not be moving so fast in an urban area that a pedestrian crossing the road is a problem. Crikey mate what millenium are you in? Anyways in the case of the elderly, it's their safety I'm worried about and if they can make it around the shopping centre a few more paces isn't going to make any difference. Furthermore that was just an example, kids playing "dare" to impress their mates, the unsavoury litter dropping no respect for anyone types, parents with prams/pushchairs......all sorts of people do it.
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Jul 7 2010, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jul 7 2010, 01:46 PM) Why are some people so lazy that they will not use crossings provided, or if they do, cross the road regardless of what the instructions are and whether vehicles are approaching?
This applies to both young and old, today I pointed out a safe crossing provision to 2 elderly ladies making there way from the Kennet Centre to the Bus Station. After observing them tottering accross the road, making traffic stop, just yards from the recently installed pedestrian crossing, they told me that it meant walking away from their intended destination! We are talking about a change of direction of roughly 10 paces here! This is a common practice, people just jumping into the roads and zigzagging through the cars. I very rarely see people use the Zebra crossing; it is probably too far away for some... and too near for others.
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Jul 7 2010, 07:37 PM
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QUOTE (Bill1 @ Jul 7 2010, 01:46 PM) Why are some people so lazy that they will not use crossings provided, or if they do, cross the road regardless of what the instructions are and whether vehicles are approaching?
This applies to both young and old, today I pointed out a safe crossing provision to 2 elderly ladies making there way from the Kennet Centre to the Bus Station. After observing them tottering accross the road, making traffic stop, just yards from the recently installed pedestrian crossing, they told me that it meant walking away from their intended destination! We are talking about a change of direction of roughly 10 paces here! Can't you have a word with the relevant section at council Bill? That Chris fella said you work there?
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