Commentary: What walkers need
by David L. Ulin, Los Angeles Times
Dec 26, 2018
3 minutes
The Los Angeles Police Department announced a "Pedestrian Safety Initiative" last month, intended to reduce the city's high rate of pedestrian traffic deaths. When traffic officers catch jaywalkers, they will offer them reflector vests and LED clip-on lights instead of tickets.
As an inveterate and lifelong jaywalker myself, I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude. With a reflector vest or clip-on light, I'll be able to cross streets anywhere with impunity, secure in the knowledge that I am visible to whatever vehicles might approach.
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