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fantasy@crl.com (Brent Vincent) writes:

>Mr. Cohen, at the risk of stating a flame war, could I please ask you just
>WHERE on Ventura Blvd. you were attempting to cross, and the state of the
>traffic signals?
>As a former SF Valley native, I NEVER had any problems crossing on Ventura
>as long as I waited for lights, and watched for drivers turning right.
>I don't know anyone else who's had the misfortune to be hit 3 times in 6 
>years.  I don't suppose you were _jay walking_?
>I've found that in other cities, pedestrians will walk when they feel they
>are safe, rather than waiting for lights.  Having grown up in a town where
>they claim the police will ticket you for jaywalking in the middle of the
>night*, I'm astounded every time I see people walking through traffic. . .

I will *only* attempt to cross with a walk signal, and I've had trouble at
almost every intersection in Sherman Oaks. In the 28 years I've lived in NYC
I never once felt my life was in danger, but I fear getting hit any time
I cross the street here. I'd be scared to death to cross in the middle of the
street (and I shudder when I see people do that).

Drivers here tend to not notice pedestrians when they're making a turn.

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