>Please understand that I sincerely hope that this boy is not seriously hurt, and that he completely recovers, but I completely disagree with you in your opinion that the police and town council are responsible for solving this problem.
I have not been hit by a car in this town. The reason is that it’s my responsibility as a pedestrian to not get hit. I take that responsibility very seriously, and don’t look to anyone else to pass laws or install signs and think that those things will protect me. They won’t. The only thing that will protect me is me. I need to be smart enough and aware enough when crossing roads in this town to not get hit.
I teach my children the same thing. Their lives are too precious for them to trust that others will slow down or stop in crosswalks, whether it’s against the law or not.
Ultimatately, it’s my 150lb body vs a 3000lb vehicle. I will not win. The driver of the car may get a ticket, but I will lose something far more valuable. It’s my job to protect myself. Signs, bumps, etc give people a false sense of security
