> Crosswalks should be either half way along a road segment, or at least half a block from the vehicle intersection.
Great, so it'll take pedestrians 3x as long to get anywhere.
> Do not intentionally make safety worse by adding distractions and hazardous elements ('traffic calming').
When drivers feel confident, they drive fast. When they feel wary, they drive slow. I do not believe evidence shows that when drivers must navigate more complex arenas, they become more dangerous. They may feel less safe, but that's the whole point — to reduce drivers’ confidence and force them to act safely and cautiously.
> Crosswalks should be either half way along a road segment, or at least half a block from the vehicle intersection.
Great, so it'll take pedestrians 3x as long to get anywhere.
> Do not intentionally make safety worse by adding distractions and hazardous elements ('traffic calming').
When drivers feel confident, they drive fast. When they feel wary, they drive slow. I do not believe evidence shows that when drivers must navigate more complex arenas, they become more dangerous. They may feel less safe, but that's the whole point — to reduce drivers’ confidence and force them to act safely and cautiously.