Almost 50 percent of all drivers in the United States do not stop in for pedestrians in crosswalks.
Even with police presence, every other driver violates the pedestrians' right of way in crosswalks. Even though pedestrians are told always to cross on marked crosswalks or traffic lights, the negligence of drivers does not necessarily make crossing any safer for pedestrians. Therefore, drivers have to take the initative to make pedestrians feel comfortable and safe when using marked crosswalks before pedestrians can be expected to use them regulary. At the same time, it has been indicated that crossing at unmarked corners is even more dangerous and pedestrians therefore have to double-check the road and anticipate traffic.
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