In Texas, at least, if you ride across a crosswalk and you are hit, the motorist can’t be charged. Only pedestrians are allowed in crosswalks. Compared with some of the other products of the state legislature, not the worst law… they’ve set a pretty low bar.
I have one intersection on my commute where I have to cross 5 lanes. I know the timing and when someone blocks the crosswalk I either go in front or behind them on foot. It doesn’t cost me any time. When I get across I set up to follow the motor vehicles after light turns red. I get a nice long empty stretch and sets me up well to take the lane at the next light where most traffic turns but I stay straight.
Last edited by flangehead; 06-22-21 at 08:37 PM.