Q: Judith Barkow of Rancho Cucamonga expressed concerns about the short amount of time pedestrians are given at signaled intersections to cross the street, especially those who are older or disabled. Barkow is 78 years old and in good health, and she said she often goes out with a friend from Claremont who is 89 and uses a walker. Barkow said crossing streets is challenging for her friend because there often isn’t enough time. She asked how it’s determined how much time pedestrians are given to cross the street.

“We often go to Claremont and we struggle to get across the street,” Barkow said, especially in downtown. “We cannot get across the street before time is out … it is absolutely scary. Do they pick 20-year-olds and Olympic runners to give you such a limited time? And cars are chom

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