When I walk down the street and approach an intersection, as often as not a car driver aggressively crosses my path, right over my curling toes. Out of fear and frustration, I've started rapping on their rear panels as they roll by me to remind the driver that pedestrians have the right of way. I don't think it really does any good. Aggressive drivers perceive as impediments the very thing that makes this city beautiful-the residents.
Pedestrians are native to the streets, but are seen only as inconveniences to car traffic.
I thought I might be the only one who felt upset about the conditions I face as a pedestrian, but when I asked friends about their feelings, I was surprised by how vociferous the response was. Whenever the light turns red and I have the 'Walk' signal, I enter the intersection. And yes, I do force the issue. Sometimes, they stop, get stuck and opposing traffic honks at them. Sometimes, they swerve, honk and give me mean looks.