Bus stop problem. Is there a hand gesture I am missing?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Agree head in book is clear sign you are not trying to cross the street. Looking at Cell phone, won’t work.

Look on youtube for all the people walking around into traffic reading books. It's shocking but some people are just entitled and stupid.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Contact the county and explain the problem, asking that the tree be trimmed so that the bus stop is more visible.

This.

+1

Call them and they need to trim the tree. Meanwhile just shake your head and point to the bus sign.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Stand where you’ve been standing, but turn around so your back is to the curb. You should still be able to see the bus. If you’re facing the road, an approaching bus is 90 degrees to the side, same if you turn fully around. I think you’ll feel and look silly, but it’ll work.

This. Don't face the curb. Face the direction that the bus will be coming from so that it is obvious you are looking for or waiting for something.

I think when I do this people think I'm looking for traffic.

There's no way for me to see the bus coming and not see the traffic. Buses blow past often, and so I'm not willing to stand so that I can't see the bus often, because it adds 20 - 30 minutes to my commute.

Sit in a beach chair then as a PP suggested. Leave the chair at the stop. You could keep the laminated picket sign there too.

So, I should just buy a new beach chair every day? Taking the bus is supposed to be a cost saving measure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you're standing at the curb, all good drivers MUST think you want to cross. That's the law. They legally need to give way to pedestrians. Plus they probably don't want to kill someone, if you just step out in front (even if you're on your phone).

You need to wait to the side, in front of the tree but not on the curb. Wave to the driver and step forward and around to the actual stop. Explain to the driver that the tree blocks your view.

The law says you need to stop for people standing at a bus stop 10 yards from a crosswalk? I don't think it does.

I don't need to risk missing the bus so that people who are too dumb to understand a bus stop can follow a low that only exists in their heads.

[Anonymous]

When they stop - just start dancing. With the robot and break dance. Pull yourself up by the collar. They’ll quickly continue on their path. They’ll think you’re nuts and the neighborhood bets will be off but you’ll help the planet one less idling car at a time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you're standing at the curb, all good drivers MUST think you want to cross. That's the law. They legally need to give way to pedestrians. Plus they probably don't want to kill someone, if you just step out in front (even if you're on your phone).

You need to wait to the side, in front of the tree but not on the curb. Wave to the driver and step forward and around to the actual stop. Explain to the driver that the tree blocks your view.

The law says you need to stop for people standing at a bus stop 10 yards from a crosswalk? I don't think it does.

I don't need to risk missing the bus so that people who are too dumb to understand a bus stop can follow a low that only exists in their heads.

The law says that if you hit a pedestrian, you're at fault unless you can prove that they acted really strangely.

And even if they are legally fine, they still need to deal with the fact that they killed someone.

Nobody is going to take that risk.

I will slow down if not stop completely for a pedestrian hanging out on the curb every time.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Stand where you’ve been standing, but turn around so your back is to the curb. You should still be able to see the bus. If you’re facing the road, an approaching bus is 90 degrees to the side, same if you turn fully around. I think you’ll feel and look silly, but it’ll work.

This. Don't face the curb. Face the direction that the bus will be coming from so that it is obvious you are looking for or waiting for something.

I think when I do this people think I'm looking for traffic.

There's no way for me to see the bus coming and not see the traffic. Buses blow past often, and so I'm not willing to stand so that I can't see the bus often, because it adds 20 - 30 minutes to my commute.

Sit in a beach chair then as a PP suggested. Leave the chair at the stop. You could keep the laminated picket sign there too.

So, I should just buy a new beach chair every day? Taking the bus is supposed to be a cost saving measure.

Buy a $5 cheap one at Walmart with the plastic lines that split snd create holes. Tie it to the treee facing out.

Every fiber of my being wants to suggest you make the rope you use wire and electroshock therapy to keep it safe, but that is terrible advice and it’s only $5.
It will survive outside. Unless you live next to me. We are stealing it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When they stop - just start dancing. With the robot and break dance. Pull yourself up by the collar. They’ll quickly continue on their path. They’ll think you’re nuts and the neighborhood bets will be off but you’ll help the planet one less idling car at a time.

I definitely wouldn’t stop for that guy.

Bonus, OP you get a work out in!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Stand where you’ve been standing, but turn around so your back is to the curb. You should still be able to see the bus. If you’re facing the road, an approaching bus is 90 degrees to the side, same if you turn fully around. I think you’ll feel and look silly, but it’ll work.

This. Don't face the curb. Face the direction that the bus will be coming from so that it is obvious you are looking for or waiting for something.

I think when I do this people think I'm looking for traffic.

There's no way for me to see the bus coming and not see the traffic. Buses blow past often, and so I'm not willing to stand so that I can't see the bus often, because it adds 20 - 30 minutes to my commute.

Sit in a beach chair then as a PP suggested. Leave the chair at the stop. You could keep the laminated picket sign there too.

So, I should just buy a new beach chair every day? Taking the bus is supposed to be a cost saving measure.

Seriously, I don’t think anyone will take it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When they stop - just start dancing. With the robot and break dance. Pull yourself up by the collar. They’ll quickly continue on their path. They’ll think you’re nuts and the neighborhood bets will be off but you’ll help the planet one less idling car at a time.

Thanks! That is a strategy I have not tried. I will definitely try that on Monday.

If someone comes on DCUM and says "I saw the weirdest thing on my commute home. There was this middle aged woman standing on this weird square of concrete they have under a bus stop sign (no idea why it's there), and when I pulled up and started gesturing for her to walk into the straight she started dancing like a robot. Anyone know if she's safe to be around children? Should I call the police?" will you stand up for me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When they stop - just start dancing. With the robot and break dance. Pull yourself up by the collar. They’ll quickly continue on their path. They’ll think you’re nuts and the neighborhood bets will be off but you’ll help the planet one less idling car at a time.

Thanks! That is a strategy I have not tried. I will definitely try that on Monday.

If someone comes on DCUM and says "I saw the weirdest thing on my commute home. There was this middle aged woman standing on this weird square of concrete they have under a bus stop sign (no idea why it's there), and when I pulled up and started gesturing for her to walk into the straight she started dancing like a robot. Anyone know if she's safe to be around children? Should I call the police?" will you stand up for me?

If I see the post, I’m gonna roast. But I’ll stand up for you. All the way. I’m willing to put my dcum writing style on the line. Only for you and potato lady, lemme go check on her…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When they stop - just start dancing. With the robot and break dance. Pull yourself up by the collar. They’ll quickly continue on their path. They’ll think you’re nuts and the neighborhood bets will be off but you’ll help the planet one less idling car at a time.

Thanks! That is a strategy I have not tried. I will definitely try that on Monday.

If someone comes on DCUM and says "I saw the weirdest thing on my commute home. There was this middle aged woman standing on this weird square of concrete they have under a bus stop sign (no idea why it's there), and when I pulled up and started gesturing for her to walk into the straight she started dancing like a robot. Anyone know if she's safe to be around children? Should I call the police?" will you stand up for me?

By the way - concrete square is the perfect platform for breakdancing. Don’t let you being a middle aged white lady interfere. YOLO

And unless your profession requires being around children, thinking your unsafe for kids could work to your benefit. They’ll stay away. Not splash near you at the pool. No puppies or pyromaniac kids visiting and burning your stuff at home. Try to be optimistic.

[Anonymous]

Call the bus company and explain the situation--they might have a shorter sign or different signage they can put in that location.

[Anonymous]

Pretend to be a panhandler. I would suggest a cardboard sign worn around your neck that says "DCUMom needs help"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hold your hand up to say “no thanks”, and then point at the bus stop sign.

Holding up hand means thank you, like yes I will cross now.

I would wave the car on. Ding your hand a few times to the right to motion for them to go.

Hand sign = Maryland thang lol.