I realize that many people are in a hurry to get to where they are going, but I really wish drivers would stop and realize that we pedestrians out there have places to go as well.

I have had many close calls with people who run red lights or turn against traffic while I am walking in the crosswalk. It is quite unnerving.

While recently crossing M Street Southeast and Auburn Way South, I was halfway through the crosswalk with a green light and a “walk” signal supporting me. But this lady in her big truck attached to a horse trailer turned right onto M Street Southeast from Auburn Way South, almost running me over while driving nonstop. She had the nerve to keep driving and honk at me as if I was in her way. She proceeded to yell at me still as if I was in the wrong.

I really wish people would remember the rules of the road and the rules that pertain to pedestrians. I would love to make a rule where drivers are required to retake the written and driving exams every 10 years so their skills are refreshed, or at least have drivers who violate pedestrians’ rights to take a course in pedestrian safety.

As a pedestrian, all I can do is be careful and look both ways before crossing. But it is also the responsibility of the drivers to mind their driving skills and be courteous of those walking about.

What if I was a child, or pushing a baby in a stroller? Was she going to just run us over?

– Laura Hyatt