I ran for 15 years, and biked for a few years. I know the hazards of being out there with drivers of automobiles whose first thought may not be avoiding the runner or the biker alongside then, or who suddenly appears in front of them.
As a driver of an automobile, I'm sometimes guilty of it too. Yesterday, I drove past a poignant memorial at the northwest corner of Haggerty and Michigan, a remembrance of a young lady's untimely death, and a reminder to please be careful with those just outside our vehicles.
When I approach an intersection, I look left and right and ahead to spot pedestrians. Runners and bikers have a way have a way of suddenly appearing, and you realize after a few close calls that you should have been more careful, paid more attention.
The burden, I think, falls on runner and bikers as well. I used to ensure I had eye contact with the driver of the vehicle before I proceeded to cross its path.
Let's watch out for each other.
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