Originally Posted by mjw16

On my way home, at 14th and Constitution, I had a pretty close call. I had ridden down the sidewalk to the intersection where I typically cross 14th Street when I ran into a couple of co-workers. They were walking to their car and I rode up behind them. We started talking/goofing around. As I approached I noticed the crossing light's timer was at about 17 seconds, usually more than enough time for me to safely make it across, even with a crosswalk full of tourists/pedestrians. Well, I guess I lost track of the time after getting distracted. I said I'd see them later and looked to my left, no approaching traffic so, I darted across. By the time I was halfway across I heard the horns and screeching brakes/tires. I think I heard someone yell as well The car in the lane nearest me stopped just before the crosswalk then, I noticed another coming, in the middle lane. At this point I felt committed and stood up, hammering on the pedals-I didn't think I could have stopped in time. Luckily this car skidded to a stop just short of hitting me.....