The Observation Deck

The last few times I've driven through the Detroit and Warren Road intersection I've been ....perturbed by the number of jaywalkers. I'm not talking about someone walking across the street when the light turns yellow either.

I'm talking about people trying to walk across the street when traffic is flowing. The jaywalkers are quit belligerent and aggressive. Walking in front of cars, yelling F..you, giving the finger etc as they weave between cars.

It seems like a small thing but....

This is in downtown Lakewood at an intersection used by 5,000 cars each day. I might be way out on a limb but I think the whole scene is bad for the City image. And isn't image half the battle?

Bill,

I agree and understand your frustration! My complaint is about jay-walkers on Clifton Blvd. I realize that the blocks are long and sometimes it seems more convenient to wander out into 6 lanes of traffic than take the extra few steps to the cross walk...but I feel that if you are really willing to take that risk you should at least thank the drivers that come to a screeching halt to avoid killing you rather than giving them the finger (or worse)! While I'm on a roll, how about the jay-walking parents with kids or strollers in hand?!

Jen

Bill Call wrote:

I'm talking about people trying to walk across the street when traffic is flowing. The jaywalkers are quit belligerent and aggressive. Walking in front of cars, yelling F..you, giving the finger etc as they weave between cars.

It seems like a small thing but....

This is in downtown Lakewood at an intersection used by 5,000 cars each day. I might be way out on a limb but I think the whole scene is bad for the City image. And isn't image half the battle?

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