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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can someone explain again why sidewalks keep kids safe? I've honestly never thought about them like that before. I thought it's so people could push strollers etc. Someone said if they don't have sidewalks then kids will always walk on the actual road instead to get to school. Is that right? Why don't they walk across the grass?[/quote]

I live in a neighborhood with no sidewalks. We always walk on the side of the road. It’s impossible to walk consistently on the grass. For one, I would feel like I am trespassing. More important, the grass can be soggy, muddy, there are obstacles like occasional fences, decor, etc in yards, driveways with cars, and different elevations / slopes. It’s really not that feasible.[/quote]

Agree. And even though the first 6-8 feet are supposed to be clear there are usually county planted trees or bushes in the way. Our neighborhood is hilly so our piece by the road is only about 4 feet wide before it turns into a steep slope. On one side there is a utility pole with a bush next to it on our neighbors side. You can’t get through there. And on the other side is our narrow stone wall driveway where we have to park at the end of in order to open the car doors. Then the next neighbor has tons of brush/ ivy down to the street. [/quote]

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