@Rusty Traque posted:As this is a private crossing "protected" by a stop sign, what are the odds the driver of the car just blew through the stop sign without bothering to look...
Rusty
I walk my dogs every day in my plan. The amount of cars going through stop signs is unbelievable. The amount of those cars with car seats for children is even more unbelievable.
@RickO posted:Yes automobiles are certainly safer than they've ever been.
However ,between the carelessness, selfishness, need to be in a hurry and the distracted driving.
Motorists are probably more dangerous than they've ever been.
When folks can forget their own child in the back seat. All Bets are off at a train crossing.
Having said all that. The article has very little information to go on.
Distracted driving is horrible these days. I have a motorcycle license from the 80s but until I move to a more rural area won't buy a bike. Just too many people not paying attention.
As for the RRs doing more, where a grade can be made an overpass I think they should at least look at it. Personal responsibility goes a long way here though but I agree with Rick the article is missing a lot of information to make a hard judgement.
