When I ride my bicycle through that intersection I am part of the traffic, and I am seen. When it happens that I am driving through that intersection I am creeping along at under 15 mph; however, I have ridden with co-workers that go through the same intersection at 35, the posted limit.

The sight lines just don't allow faster travel; yet people do it anyways. The result is that in just two weeks of walking to work I have had as many close calls. As I mentioned, two of my co-workers have been hit hard enough to be hospitalized at that intersection. Our school has only been at this location for two years. A traffic light was installed; but it doesn't help walkers. As teachers we are walking to work before the "school zone" light go on.

As I mentioned, my apartment is only three blocks away; yet most of the teachers who live in the same complex drive. I know a couple who started out walking and now drive. For me, I consider driving to just be silly; however, as mentioned, I may consider going back to riding my bike.