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[quote=Anonymous]Why don't we put this here: 
From the DC gov Highway Safety Office: 
https://visionzero.dc.gov/pages/pedestrian-safety
[b]
District Pedestrian Traffic Regulations[/b]

[b]What about walking rules?[/b]

Cross the street at a crosswalk, or if no crosswalk exists, at the intersection.
Wait for the “Walk” signal before crossing.
Yield to motor vehicles when crossing mid-block.
Do not walk in the street if a sidewalk is provided.
Do not walk while distracted by cell phones or other electronic devices.

[b]As a driver, what should I know about bicycling and walking in DC?[/b]

Vehicles turning right on red must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk.
When turning right across a bike lane, check for cyclists, merge into the bike lane, and then execute your turn.
When turning left or right, check for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Bikes lanes are reserved for bicyclists. Do not park or drive in bike lanes.
Unless signage indicates otherwise, bicyclists are allowed on all streets and sidewalks outside the DC Central Business District.[/quote]

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