"Chinese style road crossing" refers to
large crowds of Chinese people crossing roads, no matter whether the
traffic light is green or red. Indeed, the phenomenon of pedestrians
running the red light is commonly seen in some cities. It is very
dangerous that pedestrians scramble for roads with cars in crowded
downtown areas.
"Chinese
style road crossing" reflects the deep-rooted belief that the law will
not punish numerous offenders. In the fast-paced life, some people lack
of safety awareness and cannot wait for the green light. Therefore, the
group effect takes shape and some basic regulations have been thrown
aside.
However, we should analyze the reasons for running the red light
comprehensively, instead of blindly blaming low quality of the public.
The pedestrian’s crossing roads with a disregard to traffic lights is
related to the unscientific planning of urban transport, short green
light and unbalanced relationship between pedestrians and cars. To some
extent, pedestrians have no choice but to run the red light.
Today, the design of traffic lights in metropolitan cities is friendlier
to automobiles. For example, green light for automobiles is generally
longer than for pedestrians. As roads become wider, many elderly and
children cannot cross them even though they run all the way. Therefore,
if they don’t run the red light when crossing the road without a
pedestrian island, they will be stuck in the middle.
"Chinese style road crossing" reflects the deep contradiction between
pedestrians and motor vehicles on distribution of right-of-way.
Therefore, in order to solve the problem, we should strengthen education
and guidance to enhance citizens’ quality and awareness of obeying
traffic rules, improve urban management, fully protect pedestrians'
right-of-way, encourage drivers to learn the driving awareness in
developed countries, install traffic lights in a scientific way and take
necessary management measures. In this case, Chinese people may not be
"uncivilized" in crossing roads and the traffic order in China will be
greatly improved.
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