Assertion: pedestrian | /r/CapableOf | cross the street
Facets:
value: at an intersection
type: LOCATION
value: legally
type: MANNER
value: safely
type: MANNER
value: at a crosswalk
type: LOCATION
value: in a crosswalk
type: MANNER
value: from curb-to-curb
type: LOCATION
value: completely
type: MANNER
value: illegally
type: MANNER
value: during darkness
type: TEMPORAL
value: quickly
type: MANNER
value: at a right angle
type: MANNER
value: probably
type: DEGREE
value: in front of that car
type: LOCATION
value: in a well-lit area
type: LOCATION
value: diagonally
type: MANNER
value: especially
type: MANNER
value: from a marked crosswalk
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in the most common technique
type: MANNER
value: anywhere other than crosswalks
type: OTHER
value: in these cases
type: TEMPORAL
value: in an improper manner
type: MANNER
value: at crossings
type: LOCATION
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: somewhere other than
type: OTHER
value: to reach a popular attraction
type: PURPOSE
value: on the raised flat top
type: LOCATION
value: actively
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: If somehow both the pedestrian and the oncoming traffic get green lights, and the pedestrian crosses the street without noticing that the oncoming traffic also has a green light, then a claim for negligence against the municipality might be possible.
text: If a pedestrian who crosses a street somewhere other than in a crosswalk was not paying attention or was not using common sense, that pedestrian will probably lose the case against the driver.
text: Crosswalks are narrow areas perpendicular to a street where pedestrians may cross that street.
text: For example, the pedestrian may be crossing the street illegally while the driver is traveling in excess of the posted speed limit.
text: For example, even if a pedestrian had the right of way when crossing the street, if they were listening to music on their phone with ear buds, while texting, and failing to look both ways before crossing the street, a judge or jury is likely to impose a certain level of fault on the pedestrian.
text: Pedestrian signals direct pedestrians while crossing the street.
text: Pedestrians must follow rules when crossing the street.
text: Pedestrians who cross the street at intersections or crossings must use existing traffic signals or crosswalks.
text: Even if a pedestrian is breaking a traffic law and crossing the street in an improper manner, that never gives someone legal grounds to run over a motorist.
text: For example: 58% of pedestrian-car crashes occur while the pedestrian was crossing the street.
text: Interestingly, if a pedestrian is hit while crossing the street and is not in the crosswalk, then he or she would be the one at fault if a wreck occurred.
text: In these cases, a pedestrian can only cross the street when it is safe to do so.
text: Pedestrians do not have the right-of-way when crossing the street anywhere other than crosswalks or intersections.
text: When a pedestrian, particularly elderly, disabled, and young children are crossing the street, be sure to give them plenty of time to completely cross the street.
text: When a pedestrian, particularly elderly, disabled, and young children are crossing the street, be sure to give them plenty of time to completely cross the street.
text: Drivers are still required to stop and stay stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street when the pedestrian is on the same half of the road as they are, whether the intersection has traffic signals or not
text: In the most common technique utilized for crossing at signalized intersections, pedestrians who are blind begin to cross the street when there is a surge of through traffic on the closest side of the street parallel to their direction of travel.
text: Remaining stopped at the crosswalk until the pedestrian completely crosses the street can help bring the fact that there is a pedestrian in the roadway to the attention of drivers approaching from the other direction and therefore help that pedestrian safely cross the street.
text: Remaining stopped at the crosswalk until the pedestrian completely crosses the street can help bring the fact that there is a pedestrian in the roadway to the attention of drivers approaching from the other direction and therefore help that pedestrian safely cross the street.
text: Pedestrian crossing the street a few hundred feet from a marked crosswalk and gets hit.
text: The PHB provides a clear message that motorists must stop and allow pedestrians to cross the street.
text: He was under the impression that a motorist needed to wait for the pedestrian to completely cross the street, before he or she could begin driving forward.
text: A pedestrian crossing the street on a crosswalk must use ordinary care to prevent injury from automobiles.
text: Curb ramps must be located wherever there are curbs or other barriers to entry from a pedestrian walkway or sidewalk, including any intersection where it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street, whether or not there is any designated crosswalk.
text: The pedestrian clearance interval is the time remaining for pedestrians to cross the street once the flashing red hand indication is diplayed on a pedestrian signal.
text: Adequate time must be provided for pedestrians to cross the street safely.
text: Description/Purpose Marked crosswalks are painted pedestrian crossings that specify proper locations for pedestrians to cross the street.
text: Most jurisdictions have crosswalk laws that make it legal for pedestrians to cross the street at any intersection, whether marked or not, unless the pedestrian crossing is specifically prohibited.
text: Flat-topped speed humps (sometimes called speed tables) where pedestrians may cross the street on the raised flat top.
text: Pedestrians who need to cross the street must do so at a crosswalk at an intersection.
text: In this case, the solution might be to install a crosswalk or crossing device where pedestrians often cross the street to reach a popular attraction.
text: Instead, stop behind the stop bar so that pedestrians can cross the street safely.
text: A pedestrian is probably crossing the street in front of that car.
text: Although the traffic laws in each state can vary, most drivers know that they are supposed to yield to pedestrians who are actively crossing the street in a crosswalk.
text: For safety, enough time must be allowed for a pedestrian to cross the street from curb-to-curb, walking at a pace of about three to four feet per second.
text: For safety, enough time must be allowed for a pedestrian to cross the street from curb-to-curb, walking at a pace of about three to four feet per second.
text: The pedestrian clearance interval is typically calculated by dividing the street width by an assumed walking speed of four feet per second, unless a special study indicates that a longer time interval is needed for all pedestrian to safely cross the street, i.e. a slower walking speed of 3.5 feet per second is often used for elderly pedestrians.
text: Across the street are a number of local dining establishments with no safe way for pedestrians to cross the street.
text: If the pedestrian crossed the street diagonally (unless traffic control device or officer permitted such action).
text: Ordinarily, pedestrians have a duty of ordinary care when crossing the street or encountering motor vehicle traffic on the public roadways.
text: At this point, it is safe for pedestrians to cross the street.
text: Toronto Transportation Services uses three signals for pedestrians crossing the street.
text: Other pedestrian crossings also have a traffic signal which makes vehicles stop at regular intervals in order to allow pedestrians to cross the street.
text: Even when using crosswalks, pedestrians risk being hit by vehicles turning left when the driver’s attention is on navigating the intersection instead of the pedestrian legally crossing the street.
text: Even when using crosswalks, pedestrians risk being hit by vehicles turning left when the driver’s attention is on navigating the intersection instead of the pedestrian legally crossing the street.
text: A pedestrian will begin to cross the street just as the DON'T WALK signal begins to flash.
text: Pedestrians stay in well-lit areas, especially when crossing the street.
text: Pedestrians cross the street in a well-lit area
text: On the other hand, pedestrians, according to Section 25 (VwV), must watch the vehicular traffic carefully and cross a street quickly and using the shortest way across the driving lanes.
text: If pedestrians cross a street at a crosswalk, drivers must yield.
text: Chapter 4F of the MUTCD contains provisions on how PHBs can be installed and used in conjunction with signs and pavement markings to warn and control traffic at locations where pedestrians enter or cross a street or highway.
text: A gentleman asked me the other day to write a column on laws pertaining to pedestrians and motor vehicles when pedestrians are crossing a street at a crosswalk.
text: If pedestrians may legally cross a street at an intersection that you are constructing or altering, curb ramps must be provided.
text: If pedestrians may legally cross a street at an intersection that you are constructing or altering, curb ramps must be provided.
text: Generally speaking, pedestrians are assumed to have the right of way when crossing a street in a marked crosswalk, or at an intersection when the "Walk" signal is flashing or when a green light allows.
text: Pedestrians who cross a street outside of a marked or unmarked crosswalk must yield to vehicles; in other words, the vehicles have right-of-way outside of crosswalks.
text: This means that if a pedestrian does cross a street illegally and a driver has enough time and notice to slow down or stop, they must do so.
text: If used, pedestrian hybrid beacons shall be used in conjunction with signs and pavement markings to warn and control traffic at locations where pedestrians enter or cross a street or highway.
text: Also, any pedestrian crossing a street at a right angle, even if a crosswalk is not present, also has the right of way.
text: It is much safer for pedestrians to use crosswalks when crossing a road or street.
text: Possible Guidance on Pedestrian Traffic Volumes1 High Areas with significant numbers of pedestrians expected to be on the sidewalks or crossing the streets during darkness.