Could not agree more with your and Roger's comments. I am both a bike rider and a pedestrian walker . To me it is appalling how many drivers ignore the rights of walkers and bike riders - IMO pickup trucks are the worst - there are so many in denver.
I wrote an email to the mayor of the city where I reside regarding my experience using crosswalks - more than 50% of the drivers won't stop for a pedestrian and if fact a good many will speed up to beat you to the crosswalk should they see you approaching one. the mayor responded to my complaint with a question " where in the US do drivers stop for pedestrians in crosswalks"
When I walk with my wife she is amazed at how I will step into the crosswalk and force the driver to obey the law. I've had them glare at me, curse me, blow the horn - but most stop and when I've finished they stomp the gas and gun their engine driving away - total dimwits.
Only once did I have to phone in a license number - 911 call as the driver intentionally brushed me with his car while I was in the crosswalk.
He was apprehended and charged with vehicular menacing - charge was later dropped to operating an unsafe vehicle with my consent.
I make it a point to always stop for pedestrians and yes vehicles design to protect pedestrians is a good thing.

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• New Saab 9-5 brochure!, Paul H, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:28:08
  • Re: New Saab 9-5 brochure!, RPP, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:02:38
  • Nice brochure! I'll get flamed for this,, Noel, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:32:12
    • Re: No flames from me..., Street, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:56:21
    • Beautiful instrument cluster, usaw, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:45:22
      • Well OK, ursaw, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:50:16
    • Flame on, No Snaab, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:15:06
      • What more do I want? Ahh, how about something that, Noel, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:44:49
        • Malibu?, No Snaab, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:14:18
    • I can't say I disagree., B Millar , Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:41:25
      • Harder to make cars look different, Bruce, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:22:27
        • Pedestrian Safety... ugh., B Millar , Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:32:09
          • Re: Pedestrian Safety... ugh., David Ingram, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:10:20
          • Okay sorry, I was out of line., B Millar , Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:59:52
            • Pedestrian safety: another benefit of PML wheelmotors, James, Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:40:40
          • Different opinion here......, MI-Roger , Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:55:59
          • Re: Pedestrian Safety... ugh., jeff in MD, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:24:00
            • Re: Pedestrian Safety... ugh., dtech, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:50:29 <-- Viewing This Message
    • I personally think the wagon's lines are better, Paul H, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:36:48
    • Re: I'll get flamed for this,, turbocon86, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:34:24
      • Re: I'll get flamed for this,, Esteban, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:27:58
        • clamshell, James, Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:55:36
  • Hey that's my link!! nm, B Millar , Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:03:14

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