sussex2 wrote:
We do not have this system of readily recognised places where all road users can anticipate pedestrians may be crossing and a vehicle may need to give way.
When we do have safe crossing places pedestrians still choose not to use them because they have to walk 25 yards further.
There is a crossing very near my house close to a children's centre that is much safer than the place many choose to cross literally it is the other side of a junction but has far better views and traffic light controlled.