There are a couple of things wrong with this sign.
Massachusetts law states that pedestrians have the right-of-way in an uncontrolled crosswalk. Still, they put up signs to remind drivers of this -- which is fine with me, by the way. While I drive to and from work, I do walk around in the city from time to time and appreciate everything that can be done to keep me from being run down in my perambulations. That having been said, somebody needs to proofread their signs before letting workers put them up.
Note that nowhere on this sign does it say what you're supposed to do when encountering somebody in the crosswalk. Common sense -- and looking around at signs that were done correctly -- tells you that you're supposed to stop, but common sense, as the old adage goes, is an uncommon thing.
Also, just what is a "pedestrain?" (That's a rhetorical question.)
Driving in Boston can be an adventure, as I commented here and here. An overtaxed road system is to blame for many mishaps, but having better signage around the city would make things a little easier.
75/365 - Massachusetts law states that pedestrians have the right-of-way in an uncontrolled crosswalk. Still, they put up signs to remind drivers of this -- which is fine with me, by the way. While I drive to and from work, I do walk around in the city from time to time and appreciate everything that can be done to keep me from being run down in my perambulations. That having been said, somebody needs to proofread their signs before letting workers put them up.
Note that nowhere on this sign does it say what you're supposed to do when encountering somebody in the crosswalk. Common sense -- and looking around at signs that were done correctly -- tells you that you're supposed to stop, but common sense, as the old adage goes, is an uncommon thing.
Also, just what is a "pedestrain?" (That's a rhetorical question.)
Driving in Boston can be an adventure, as I commented here and here. An overtaxed road system is to blame for many mishaps, but having better signage around the city would make things a little easier.
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