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I appreciate the efforts of the crossing guards, but the guard at Highland and Cedar consistently and insistently encourages people to violate the traffic signals and cross against the light.

I have observed a pedestrian nearly knocked down after he insistently beckoned them across without a light, and a turning car did not expect a pedestrian to step out.

He also always beckons cyclists to cross during the pedestrian crossing. I don't particularly have a problem with cyclists using the pedestrian phase if they are very careful not to inconvenience pedestrians, but it is against the law and it is inappropriate for the crossing guard to encourage people to do this.

I appreciate his efforts and that he is doing all this in good faith, but I think the city should reinforce with their crossing guards that they should not encourage people to cross against the lights.