Originally Posted by dragon-7
So, it is your contention that, by making it more difficult to drive thru the city, it will be safer? Do we even want to address the added fuel usage? Relaese of brake materials? The increased cost of wear and tear on uncounted cars? Timed stoplights benefit all users, automotive and pedistrian alike. Motorists can move in an orderly fashon at a safe speed and pedistrians who do their part by observing signals and traffic conditions have a clear path. Of course, limiting the number of crosswalks would also contribute to safety. Not every intersection is a good place to cross the street. Of course, if we could just get people to cross at intersections, it would be a major victory.
Look both ways. Don't expect the city to do it for you.