@mbonsma I get that your point is about cars. Car drivers should definitely bear the greater burden of being aware of their surroundings which includes all pedestrians. But cars are not the only danger when walking.

I can only assume you have a certain level of privilege if you feel safe ignoring everyone / everything around you while you walk.

Marginalized folks must stay aware of people near them. Biggest danger is not from cars but from cops, transphobes, racists, hate crimes…