It was never my intention to use this publication to vent on any specific topic, however, I found one that deserves at least a small mention as it involves public safety and regard.
As a resident and constant pedestrian of Front St., I use the Courtesy Crosswalk at the corner of Campbell and Front St. on a consistent basis to ensure I make it safely across the street. Today I was dumbfounded at the length of time it took until someone actually found in their heart to stop so I could make it across! It became a social experiment as I stood there and stood there and stood there some more. I contemplated stepping off the curb, but quickly decided against it as vehicles sped up it seemed so they wouldn't have to stop. What has happened that stopping for a freezing pedestrian is now out of vogue?
Finally, a night in shining armour (I think it was an SUV) stopped and I finally made it to the other side! I want to take a moment to thank Ian Acton for seeing my plight and allowing me to cross to the other side before I froze to the sidewalk! Cheers to you Ian!
On a positive note...it seems more traffic has landed in Belleville!
I would have stopped for you Pam :)
ReplyDeleteI always stop IF I see someone standing at a cross walk.. could be that the busy holiday season has made people less considerate or more distracted
The distraction thing worries me - this is how accidents occur. Anyway, thanks for that Michelle! I know you would have stopped. Just hoping it raises awareness so everyone is safe during the holiday season. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI always give the cars the right of way, given that they take a lot more fossil fuel energy to get moving again than I do. Having said that, it's nice when someone does stop, or a least slows down.
ReplyDeleteGiving cars the right of way is a good thing considering they can cause considerable damage to a body...lol! However, since this spot is designated as a cross point for pedestrians it would be nice if vehicular traffic yielded more often than not! Thanks Barry!
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