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A recent incident has sparked a heated discussion on social media about the rampant jaywalking on Rockville Pike. The incident involved a driver who witnessed six different instances of pedestrians crossing the street with complete disregard for traffic signals. Some of these instances were so dangerous that they caused drivers to slam on their brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrians. The driver was particularly frustrated by the lack of police intervention, despite a Rockville police car being a few cars behind them.
Answers from Social Media
The incident has led to a flurry of comments on social media. One user pointed out the lack of proper infrastructure for pedestrians, stating that the country was built on the automobile and pedestrians have always been an afterthought. They added that initiatives like “Vision Zero” are toothless without real vision and financial support…