Here in the USA, in many cities, there are roads where jaywalking (crossing where there is no crosswalk) is a VERY serious problem...but the item that started this thread was not about jaywalking.

Often, there is a protected place to stand in the middle of wide roads for those who cannot make it to the other side before the light turns red. The story did not say whether the elderly woman had that option....but usually, motorists are supposed to wait if a pedestrian....especially an elderly or handicapped one, is still crossing.

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hey! Mudcat didn't take that post, so while I was waiting, I went looking. Mayvis is fighting and sueing the city...and I went to Google Maps and found the intersection where she was trying to cross.
There is no central pedestrian 'safe' haven...only turn lanes.

ain't technology wonderful!