Join others in our community in standing up for safety on the well traveled sidwalks and cross walks of the Old West Side. SOS's goals: * Change community attitudes to favor pedestrians and cyclists * Increase walking and other pedestrian activity * Preserve the pedestrian-friendly communities of Ann Arbor * Advance the equitable use of transportation funds * Reduce the risk to pedestrians and cyclists of injury and death. Show Your Support - email us at safetyonseventh@gmail.com
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Cars Drive Through A2 Crosswalks with Impunity: WATCH VIDEO
Today we emailed Ann Arbor's City Attorney to get his legal opinion on whether the people in this video have the right-of-way according to Ann Arbor law. Three cars drive through the intersection while the men are walking through the crosswalk at Seventh St. at Washington.
Clearly, the City's pedestrian right-of-way ordinance needs to be re-written to match something similar to what the City of Boulder has. Pedestrians should be given absolute right-of-way. Anything less gives only the illusion of safety. Only absolute right-of-way creates the peace of mind which allows for walkable streets and a sustainable community.
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Watch 30sec Video Below "What Will it Take?"
Almost 3,000 pedestrians in Michigan are struck by cars each year. What will it take for Ann Arbor have truly pedestrian safe crosswalks and enforcements?