Pedestrian peeves

March 26, 2008 at 1:50AM

Here are some comments from readers who were asked to share their pet peeves about walking in Minneapolis.

"Motorists who don't stop at stop signs."

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"Bicyclists who believe they have a right to the sidewalk."

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"Duck and goose poop on the paths next to Minnehaha Creek."

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"I almost get creamed by a car daily -- I am not exaggerating -- crossing at a crosswalk on First Avenue N. and 5th Street. "

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"There are hundreds of houses that NEVER shovel their walks in the winter."

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"My mother can hardly walk up Marquette Avenue or across the Hennepin Avenue bridge without being buzzed by bicyclists."

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