“Vehicles shall stop at intersections to allow pedestrians and bicycles to cross the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk (RCW 46.61.235).” Sounds simple enough. Anyone who drives a car has likely read this at one point or another while prepping for their licensing exam.
But in practice? Clark County drivers have a long way to go. I walk each day as part of rehabilitation following foot surgery, twice traversing N.W. 119th Street by Jefferson Middle School. During the day. Wearing reflective running gear. Standing at the well-marked crosswalk, I have counted eight, nine, 10 cars zipping by in both directions at 35-plus mph, showing no intention to stop. Those that do stop get an appreciative wave from me.
Why must this be so difficult?
