but no one using them. They would rather go over those barricades, cross the street at their own risk rather than walking a few steps to crossing safely.

Last night, I was driving home using the side/inner streets of Matar Qadeem to avoid the traffic on the main street. This guy appreared from nowhere and walked in the middle of the road. The vehicles have to overtake him. I beeped him and asked him what he doing walking in the middle of the street...if he's on a suicidal mission coz he's gonna get run over if he's not careful. He just stared at me as if I was talking gibberish. GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!!!