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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the poor culture of jaywalking in DC.

I am not blaming the child, of course!!

I am talking about the many, many grownups who set a bad example for children -- including other people's children, it takes a village you know! -- by jaywalking.
 
My elementary-school-aged kids are super good about crossing the street now, but I worry that when they are older and walking on their own they too will ignore my words and my example and follow the crowd :( [/quote]

The poorly timed lights in this part of Capitol Hill actually force you to j-walk.  Some of them are so short that you cannot get across unless you walk very fast or even run.  For people with any kind of disability, kids in tow, or elderly - they physically can't get across.  So, you're better off jay walking when you can see that there are no cars coming, then launching yourself into traffic with a green light that will only last 3 seconds. [/quote]

How would poorly times lights force one to J-walk?[/quote]

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