Construction might be a distraction but right-of-way is not a fiction and nor is your safety.
In four trips, I have narrowly missed colliding with four pedestrians as they cross East 10th Avenue at Commercial Drive. When the light is green, cyclists have the go-ahead.
I don鈥檛 want to ring my bell or yell to get your attention, given so many of you are looking at your cell phone as you cross the street. Regardless of right-of-way, it's just dumb and dangerous.
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I appreciate the surprised 鈥渟orry鈥� from a few of you and hope the embarrassment compels you to do more to safeguard your person.
For half a block, 10th may look like a forgotten, unused alley because fencing narrows the avenue and shuts off vehicle traffic. Alas, lift your head, look to the left and right, and don鈥檛 walk in front of me.
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