But it's OVER TEN YEARS OLD!!! goodness. steeped in history.

This morning I saw two. Womp womp.

You know what's really wild? On my return commute this evening, I passed a car with the exact make, model and color as this morning's. I took the plate number, just in case. Not planning on doing anything with it, just storing it.

Edit: These are good suggestions, thank you. I don't think it's worth the time spent to file a police report, I think it would be a lot of stress for zero outcome. But it's good to know what my resources are in the area.

I see you're super invested in this issue, and not simply trying to get a rise out of me... Have fun with that! Moving on to more productive shit now.

Yes, you're missing the point where if I waited for every single car to come to a complete stop, I would never cross because they DON'T STOP.

Also, I never said I was crossing blindly? I see car. Car sees me. Car doesn't stop. I went to preschool you guys, I'm not fucking stupid, but it's sure real nice of y'all to imply I am. :)

Edit: And--not that this matters to you trolls or these drivers--but I am not legally obligated as a pedestrian to wait for a car to stop at the stop sign. They are, however, obligated to wait for me.

Have low-key considered carrying one but also I'm not out here trying to look like a complete psychopath lol

Yes, that's definitely exactly what I said, and not your weird bad-faith interpretation of it...

Appreciate your sarcastic hostility! What a supportive and pleasant person you must be.

It really isn’t normal and certainly ought not to be. I have lived all around New York City for many years in places like Harlem, Union Square, Fort Greene, Gowanus, etc and never have I experienced anything like this. It’s dangerous and lame to shrug this off.

I feel one single iota safer because the crossing guards are there. At least if I get hit, there will be a witness.

You're a real delight.

Assess the situation. Get a different perspective. Determine if it is clear that I had right of way. Try and make out his license plate. Report the infraction, for whatever that is worth.

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> Just let it go and go on with your life.

In another comment I mention how this is the third time in a single month this has happened to me. So no, I'm not going on with my life. I deserve to not feel like drivers are trying to murder me when I go to my job or carry groceries home.

I fail to see how length of time spent in a location is relevant here. A problem is a problem, period.

I'm actually considering making a video compilation of cars running stop signs to send to the City Council and promote awareness. Unfortunately, this is really the last thing I want to spend my precious little spare time on, but I have the means and the motivation to do so...

> Don’t cross blindly you need to see the person stop before you walk.

If I did this, I would never get across the street. Erie often has a constant stream of traffic, each of them believing they are entitled to cross next.

How DARE you interrupt his candy crush.

Yes!! I walk south of Hamilton Park every morning and there are usually two stationed along 8th street. Have absolutely seen people disregard her whistling and keep going.

Nope! Just trying to see if anyone has footage and go from there. Appreciate your sarcasm though...

I wish we could all just blame it on Amy, but sadly all three times I have been in crosswalks and someone blew a stop sign ***this month alone***, the perpetrators have been white males. (I'm not interested in starting a discussion on demographics and crime rates--just my anecdotal observation.)

It feels like the city will continue to do nothing until someone is killed.

I appreciate the sympathy! It’s very reassuring to know others are aware of the issue. If we work together we will have more power to change.

Sadly can’t avoid the area as I live here and have to walk to my train to get to work.

Right, I forgot that my life is insignificant and being concerned for others’ reckless indifference to my well-being and the law should be tolerated!

Edit: nice condescending edit! I can tell you have a lot of empathy for others.

I have had several stop sign runners look me dead in the eye while doing so, and one even mocked me by rolling down his window and shouting “what? What? What?” And laughing at me as he drove away. These people are legit MALICIOUS.

Very useful feedback! Thanks for participating in a productive conversation.