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| Sun Xuemei, 33, a Beijing resident who uses her car to commute to work every day |
"I have to pass many intersections every morning on my drive from the Tiantongyuan area to the Guomao Central Business District. It's common for pedestrians and cyclists to ignore the lights, and speaking frankly, I'm used to that.
The phenomenon is especially serious when passing large markets. Many elderly people cross the road wherever they want. In their eyes, the traffic lights only have one color - crossing green.
However, motorists are also to blame; some will suddenly cut into a line of cars or make turns without signaling. It is hard to prepare for their movements.
Moreover, the sequencing and duration of some traffic lights is irrational. The green light never lasts long enough. Pedestrians can easily become stranded in the middle of the road when the lights turn red again.
Beijing is notorious for its traffic jams, and jaywalkers make the situation even worse. It's not uncommon for jaywalkers to block a long line of cars, which means the drivers are forced to stop. They miss their chance to move and then have to wait for the next light."
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