I think the point is that many people don’t know the law. Trust me, I can’t count the amount of times a friend has just jutted out in traffic while saying “don’t worry, they have to stop!”

From the perspective of a driver going through a dense area with lots of walkers, the risk of hitting a pedestrian just seems too great. Even if the law by definition is on your side, is that really going to comfort you if you do hit, injure, or kill somebody?

Also, I think some drivers stop to let people cross simply because there is a line of cars behind them and they think they are being polite.

So yeah, you’re not incorrect, but I really don’t foresee things changing the way they are.

It’s always going to be a shitshow with lines out the ass, but I agree it seemed even worse than last year. Maybe it’s just selective memory but I recall being able to get tickets and drinks way quicker last year. Also the location on Arthur Ashe was much better imo. My friends and I ended up just walking over to river city roll. Also a shitshow but got drinks way faster, also had live music, and tons of people there that all had the same realization. Worked out pretty well as it was basically just a spillover from shamrock.

All things considered, if you just look at events like this from the standpoint that they’re gonna be a logistical nightmare (which they usually are) then yes you’ll probably hate it. If you kinda just accept that it’s gonna be a pain to get drinks and go to the bathroom, and pregame it well and bring a large group of friends, it can still end up being a really great day. I had a lot of fun!

Edit: a good comparison I’d say was seeing Mt. Joy last fall at browns island. Took like half an hour just to get in. Long drink lines. Not enough port a potties (I think I waited over half an hour to go to the bathroom). At the time I was super frustrated by the whole thing, and obviously going forward there should be changes made. But from the perspective of just enjoying a big event, you kinda just have to take the bad with the good.

Just hiked the north bank trail from pump house park to belle isle, then to the potterfield bridge and back. And man, I gotta get back into shape because I am GASSED. Ended up being a beautiful day though!

Yeah I thought there was absolutely no way, but I specifically remember somebody mentioning that they used to be able to see downtown from a certain there years ago.