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Why doesn’t IDOT consider events downtown when operating the reversibles on the Kennedy?

The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in the country, but IDOT seems to insist on adhering to their schedule.

The inbound Kennedy becomes clogged and practically immobile when large-scale events are happening.

No, it does not mean “dart out into the crosswalk before the hand is solid”.

It means:

1. Finish crossing if you’ve started crossing already.

2. Don’t enter the crosswalk if you haven’t started to cross.

You no longer have the right-of-way if you’re not already in the crosswalk when the hand starts flashing.

Yes, I get it: some countdowns are actually needlessly lengthy. Sure. I’m not saying iMMeDiaTeLy CeaSe aLL CRoSSiNG oR BeCoMe My HooD oRNaMeNT.

The people I can’t stand are the ones who enter the intersection with mere seconds left on the countdown. The even more insufferable asshats are the ones who run across and laugh as if getting mowed down and nearly made into meat-pudding is

Doctor.