Man faces charges for drawing chalk crosswalk at intersection he says is dangerous

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR/Gray News) – An activist for pedestrian safety in Virginia is facing charges after creating a makeshift crosswalk at a dangerous intersection in what the city calls an act of vandalism.

Kevin Cox is well-known around Charlottesville for his outspoken advocacy for pedestrian safety. The intersection of Elliot Avenue and Second Street Southeast is one of the places he has a gripe with, WVIR reports.

“The speed of the cars is the biggest problem,” Cox said. “They drive too fast, and they ignore pedestrians.”…

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