[Steve's Report] Pedestrian Safety

[Steven]

So after several months on living in Eugene and walking everywhere, I've developed a false sense of security crossing streets. Every once in a while, I get a little reminder that those on wheels (cars, bikes, or skateboards) often fail to notice pedestrians. On several occasions I've been pulled out of the path of large vehicles that would have otherwise flattened me. This morning I made the "mistake" of walking across and area marked "Do not enter" just as a recycling truck decided to enter. He had to quickly stop in the middle of the intersection so I quickened my pace to get out of the way. Already feeling a little awkward and upset with the driver, things took an even more awkward turn when the truck pulled up several yards in front of me and stopped as two men got out to pick up some recycling bins. I could feel their eyes following me as I casually walked past. *cough*

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Posted By Steven to Steve's Report at 4/25/2008 08:27:00 AM