It’s a solid fact that walking in North Battleford can be an extreme sport.
I never step off a curb into a pedestrian crosswalk without carefully checking over my left shoulder to ensure someone isn’t going to choose that moment to make a right turn and plow into me.
I’ve experienced and witnessed the thrill of having a driver take their opportunity to make a left turn while pedestrians are still using the crosswalk in front of vehicles stopped at a red light.
You take your chances even when observing all the safety rules and count yourself lucky when you emerge unscathed. Those choosing to make unsafe choices on Territoril Drive between Sobeys and Discovery Co-op are really playing Russian roulette.
Safe pedestrian crossings are provided at the Highway 4 and Killdeer Drive/97th Drive intersections, some pedestrians are not making the effort to use either of those, instead taking the far less safe route of dashing across in the middle of the block.
While it would likely be an annoyance to drivers, installing another crossing light there might save a life or prevent serious injury.
