MarjaE, I don’t understand your comment…are you saying that you are frustrated that some cars aren’t obeying the law and running red lights, so pedestrians shouldn’t have to obey the law either?
All I am saying is that the “don’t start crossing when the don’t walk sign is flashing” is there for a good reason…to help prevent intersection blockages and help improve the efficiency of traffic.
Perhaps the growing normality of pedestrians crossing when they aren’t supposed to, thus hemming in cars trying to turn, is contributing to the rush-through any gap you see mentality I see some complaining about auto-drivers on here.