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I can’t believe how often I start walking when I have right of way and the driver slams on their breaks and throws their hands up, honks, or cuts me off. Then when I’m driving I understand why pedestrians wave me on: it’s better to be wrong and alive.

I believe I’ve seen designs for busy intersections, that pop up spike strips along the oncoming side of each crosswalk for as long as the pedestrian crossing light for that crosswalk is active. Big disincentive for being an asshole, that.

I don't think the rule is the problem. I think the problem is a lack of enforcement of the rule. Each car is meant to come to a complete stop before proceeding, and then only proceed if it is clear. Basically, no one stops. So all of those drivers are breaking the law and running the red light.

That's true, but then cops don't like doing traffic duty. I am not in favor of even more cameras and automated systems either.

Either cars or pedestrians go - nothing else is safe.