Originally Posted by GhostRider62

Yes, you are confused.

I am advocating two solutions to a very problematic rail crossing.

Where did I say the rider took either of the two alternatives? The rider crossed the tracks in the middle of traffic by the yellow lines.

The rider crossing in the middle was probably trying to minimize the inherent risks of a lousy shoulder that significantly narrows at the rail crossing AND the pavement has large gaps at that edge, which is why I characterized it as I did. The rider had two safe choices as I mentioned, but failed to take either. Riding up the middle is just plain stupid. Crashing on angled rail tracks is very common. You are seeing this as some sort of affront to you personally. I am merely pointing out that this crossing with traffic each direction is very potentially deadly.