Most likely you are right on the first two options. I have been doing a lot of walking with Sherman and I have actually had drivers gun it on right on red while the pedestrian walk sign and audible signal is on. The city could make a mint if they set up a camera at Killearn center and village square.
Robert----- Original Message ----- From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:13 PMSubject: [tabi] why so many pedestrian accidents; was Re: pedestrian/auto accident report yesterday
I'm curious what local blind pedestrians think: is this number of pedestrian-related accidents just what's normal? Or is it high because law enforcement aren't doing their job in prosecuting and publicizing it, when a pedestrian is hurt? Or are they doing their job well enough, and we've just got a lot of bad, distracted, drivers out there? Possibly made worse by allowing things like rights on red? Chip ------------------------------ Chip Orange Database Administrator Florida Public Service Commission Chip.Orange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (850) 413-6314 (Any opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Florida Public Service Commission.)-----Original Message----- From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] OnBehalfOf Darla J. Rogers Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 10:03 PM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] Re: pedestrian/auto accident report yesterday Dear Sila, Very well-put, Sila; I wish we could take over a major thoroughway inthecity and let the general public feel what it is to have barriers wefaceevery day they seem not to be cognizant of, despite our educational efrforts, but I refuse to stay home; I'm going to do what I need to dobeingextra cautious, of course. Darla & Precious Roxy P.S. Joe: I know the Lighthouse would be thrilled to help you withyourskills which may help you regain your confidence. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sila Miller" <silam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 7:10 PM Subject: [tabi] Re: pedestrian/auto accident report yesterdayHi Joe, Your message makes me sad. I was afraid right after I got struck by acarthat I'd feel this way but ... I, for one REFUSE to stop walking outside. I REFUSE to always be accompanied by another person be they sighted or blind. I REFUSE tobecontrolled by automobiles, inconsiderate and uneducated drivers, ormyfear. While I totally understand and respect your point of view, I donotshare it at all. I hope there are others out there who feel as I do. Without us persistent, possibly crazy blind pedestrians, some of whom don't have any other choice, driving etiquette might possiblydisappearall together. Be aware and take care but don't forego your freedom to walk. Sila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Plummer" <joeplummer@xxxxxxx> To: <tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2010 1:08 PM Subject: [tabi] Re: pedestrian/auto accident report yesterdayYes, I don't know what the blind community around the Tallahasseearea isgoing to do. I have quick walking outside in the city of Tallahasseealltogether with out at least one visual person with me. It is justdangers.I do most of my walking in the malls and stores now. It is much saferandcooler in the summer and warmer in the winter and whole lot lesspollenin the spring and fall. It is Just all around the best for me . Just my thoughts. Also I don't live in Tallahassee but if I did I would justtakea taxies or bum from a friend or relative. Not going to do the bustransitin Tallahassee. Just my thoughts. sign, Joe Plummer (JP) joeplummer@xxxxxxx -----Original Message----- From: tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tabi-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]OnBehalf Of Allison and Chip Orange Sent: September 26, 2010 10:57 AM To: tabi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [tabi] pedestrian/auto accident report yesterday Hi all, I'm sorry to report to you, coming from today's Democrat, that awomanwas struck while walking on E. Madison yesterday afternoon by a driverwhokept going and left the seen of the accident. The woman was in critical condition at the time the article was written. "Let's be careful out there!" 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