Somerville MA Police Pedestrian Sting

[From article]
In a video uploaded to YouTube, a bystander records footage of a man walking back and forth across an intersection in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Massachusetts law states that 'the driver of a vehicle shall yield right of way... to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk.'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2682282/Police-department-accused-revenue-raising-using-undercover-crosswalkers-catch-motorists-driving-crosswalks-without-stopping.html

Police department accused of trapping motorists with a fake pedestrian filmed crossing road three times in 90 seconds to catch drivers who fail to stop
A Massachusetts police department has been accused of using a trap to raise revenue
An alleged fake pedestrian was filmed crossing back and forth over a crosswalk
If a driver failed to stop, a police car emerged from around the corner to pull them over
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
PUBLISHED: 08:42 EST, 6 July 2014 | UPDATED: 10:58 EST, 6 July 2014




Published on Jul 3, 2014

The Somerville Police Department has devised an ingenious method for catching dangerous criminals.

Will Cambridge Ban Pedestrians?

Cambridge Massachusetts like all large cities is always thinking of ways to increase parking for its citizens. Automobiles rule, even in politically correct Cambridge which was designated a walking friendly city. Citizens like the quaint brick sidewalks that are not high heel friendly. Academic liberals often ask, "How will I do my shopping without a car?" Ahem! For several years I proposed to New York City when Rudolph Giuliani was Mayor and to Cambridge politicians too, that the solution is to ban pedestrians. Pedestrian vehicle accidents will be eliminated by requiring all persons to be in a vehicle when they are not in a building. The sidewalks can be removed for more parking and the speed limit can be increased. Voila! In this video we can see what may be the beginning of the removal of sidewalks in one neighborhood. This may be a joint trial with Harvard University to see citizens' reaction. The city placed double-wide trailers on the sidewalks. Is that the solution to affordable housing?

High Tech Pedestrian Alert

After a cold spell and a storm ice began dropping on the sidewalk from buildings. In order to alert pedestrians some techie placed these devices on the sidewalk to warn civilians.

Sidewalk Access After Snow

Walking in the city after a snow storm is difficult for anyone. City governments seldom clear crosswalks so that pedestrians can cross streets. But for persons with physical disabilities crossing a street is not difficult, it is impossible. How many people must remain inside after a snow storm? Many who have power wheelchairs can travel in the streets. But access to sidewalks remain a barrier for many who use wheelchairs, persons with guide dogs and persons who use canes. That is not to exclude women who push a stroller with their baby. They cannot use the sidewalks either.