I JOIN the throngs of the city’s daily commuters. When I first noticed the newly-installed traffic lights, I was delighted. This was a clear manifestation of the city government’s drive to improve the flow of traffic along our busy streets as these were strategically situated at intersections, pedestrian lanes, and areas where traffic is heaviest.
Perhaps we’ve been used to precariously crossing the streets without the go signal of the green light that the presence of the traffic posts doesn’t really make a difference to our crossing instincts. I too am guilty of this. I cross the street when I see that it’s “safe”. I’m mindless to the red stop sign that’s glowering at me at the other side of the road. I tend to be very frugal when it comes to my time. The thought of sparing those precious seconds standing at the edge of the lane when I know very well that it’s alright to cross is seemingly impractical. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has this mindset. Thing is, I get really mad at PUV and private car drivers who are doing the same thing. If there are risky pedestrian crossers, there are also drivers who are as irresponsible. These are the guys who are selectively colorblind to red. Every time’s a go signal for them as long as the road’s open.
Perhaps we’ve been used to precariously crossing the streets without the go signal of the green light that the presence of the traffic posts doesn’t really make a difference to our crossing instincts. I too am guilty of this. I cross the street when I see that it’s “safe”. I’m mindless to the red stop sign that’s glowering at me at the other side of the road. I tend to be very frugal when it comes to my time. The thought of sparing those precious seconds standing at the edge of the lane when I know very well that it’s alright to cross is seemingly impractical. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who has this mindset. Thing is, I get really mad at PUV and private car drivers who are doing the same thing. If there are risky pedestrian crossers, there are also drivers who are as irresponsible. These are the guys who are selectively colorblind to red. Every time’s a go signal for them as long as the road’s open.