Quote Originally Posted by Ash View Post
I used to feel that commuting on foot was safer than the tube. Not any more. Every van or car moving at some speed is now a suspect, and I find myself quickly looking for escape routes in case it mounts the pavement.
Don't walk across bridges on pavements. Instead, walk along the top of the bridge edges (not sure what the real name for them is - a bridge enthusiast may be able to enlighten me).