One of the things I love about DC, and why I’ve been here for almost 30 years, is all the open and green space. Since we don’t have skyscrapers and very tall buildings, it feels much more open.

Because if I’m waiting at a crosswalk, what other signal of my intention do you need? Conversely, if my dogs are sniffing and taking their sweet time, I turn my back to the street so drivers don’t think I’m crossing. But if I’m standing there facing the street, what else am I going to do when you have to stop for a light or stop sign?

And a link to best-practices from driver’s ed is hardly indicative of how people actually act.