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Why do I run in the road? Because sidewalks can be rutted and torn up by roots, leading to major tripping hazards, especially on dark, leaf-strewn sidewalks. And if I'm trying to run fast, it is hazardous to have to step up and down off curbs.

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I run six mornings a week in Portland's Irvington and Alameda neighborhoods. I wear a reflective vest and blinking light. Yet I still feel vulnerable. I especially hate drivers not stopping for a pedestrian at unmarked crosswalks (ones without painted "zebra" stripes). I have a scheme: The city should "deputize" runners so they could issue citations for drivers who don't stop to let them cross the intersection. The money from the tickets would fund the schools and libraries. I figure I could issue at least 5 tickets every morning myself!

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