Either there or across the street - just make it happen!

Pho tay do and it’s not close in my opinion or my Vietnamese in-laws opinions

The politeness thing, if the pedestrian isn't ready, or comfortable crossing yet, then they end up crossing before they want to, also out of politeness to the driver who stopped, and maybe disregarding better judgment about traffic flow that day.

The person going around the Tahoe would be breaking the code you reference. Also the vcu police post a slightly longer version of the code you listed. Their B: says you cannot pass a car stopped at a crosswalk.

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"The drivers of vehicles entering, crossing, or turning at intersections shall change their course, slow down, or stop if necessary to permit pedestrians to cross such intersections safely and expeditiously."

From https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title46.2/chapter8/article16/

And yes, I agree it says that pedestrians should not disregard oncoming traffic, and I agree there is mutual responsibility here, but again, the onus is on the multi-ton vehicle operator because if something bad happens, the potential for damage/death is SIGNIFICANTLY higher at their mass and velocity.

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I knew I’d find this comment hahaha

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Saw one out on the Amelia/Chesterfield border 2-3 years ago in October. Right at the 360/604 “Chula Junction” intersection. It was with a decent sized herd on farm land. I’m 1000% sure it did not make it though Thanksgiving. It was very close to the highway, and folks were slowing down to see it.

Brown’s Island** Your mashing up the name with nearby Belle Isle. I’m sorry, i had to do it. Welcome to Richmond!

I think the point is that many people don’t know the law. Trust me, I can’t count the amount of times a friend has just jutted out in traffic while saying “don’t worry, they have to stop!”

From the perspective of a driver going through a dense area with lots of walkers, the risk of hitting a pedestrian just seems too great. Even if the law by definition is on your side, is that really going to comfort you if you do hit, injure, or kill somebody?

Also, I think some drivers stop to let people cross simply because there is a line of cars behind them and they think they are being polite.

So yeah, you’re not incorrect, but I really don’t foresee things changing the way they are.

I always knew their donuts were bad, but not this bad...

Then you have to add in 20% of the cost for labor. Then you have to add in cost of the oil to fry them. Then you have to ask in the cost of the dipping sauce. Then you have to add in the paper or in containers that they go in which is easily going to make that another dollar 20 and making the cost probably around two dollars

Megan Garrison did a fantastic job on my wedding photos but mostly does families and children now. https://www.megangarrison.com/

That sounds awesome! Never done that before, thanks for the explanation.

Yup. You can watch it all the way up. It is amazing fun. Riding all down hill can actually wear you out in a totally different way from normal riding. Kills your core and your arms and shoulders.

I worked next door to a Starbucks that had a pepper spray fire off in someone's purse and the same response happened.

But, The law says the pedestrian can't disregard traffic.

I see pedestrians standing there, who didn't feel comfortable crossing, now feeling compelled to cross busy street, because some guy in a tahoe stopped.

So you hop on the lift and the bike is on a separate lift next to you?

It also stipulates that a pedestrian can't ignore traffic, interestingly.

Right, if they are IN the crosswalk, all lanes have to stop, and passing the stopped vehicle is illegal

It's The Mill. Look at that menu. $9.50 for fries with cheese, bacon, and gravy. Not that that isn't tasty, but it's horrible for you.

This is a fairly expensive restaurant in a relatively affluent area. People are not going there because they need sustenance quickly between working their two jobs. They are going there to splurge on food over a two hour brunch.

Their prices are on the higher end because they are trying to appeal to the higher end consumer. When the economy goes bad, luxury goods and services are the first to go. The next few years are going to be a bloodbath for local coffeeshops, breweries and restaurants.

Don’t let em cook