I wanted to express my concern about the pedestrian crossing at Colorado Highway 9 and Sixth Street in Silverthorne. I have crossed at the northeast corner on foot with my dog often. 

On March 3, midday, I waited for the red light to turn green and the pedestrian signal to activate. Also sitting at the red light on Sixth Street was a local bus. When the light turned green along with the pedestrian light, I looked over my shoulder before stepping off the curb. The bus immediately turned right even though I had the right-of-way. The only reason I looked over my shoulder is because of Karen Fox, who lost her life at that inter​section. About three weeks prior to this incident, I was crossing at the same corner and two vehicles, a sedan and a large truck, turned right at a fast pace, even though I had the right-of-way. 

I know it is my responsibility to be aware of traffic and, because of the death of Karen Fox (rest in peace), I am extremely cautious, especially at that corner. However, I feel this busy intersection should be considered for a different type of pedestrian right-of-way before anyone else is killed. The Colorado Department of Transportation manages Highway 9 and the traffic lights. I have emailed Silverthorne Town Council requesting they pass on my concern to CDOT. The only cost-effective solution I can think of would be to have the pedestrian light activate while the light is red with a “No Turn On Red” sign, and/or make the pedestrian signal larger and brighter so it is visible to drivers.