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Worst Intersection for Pedestrians

Wait, people are still walking? Are their cars in the shop? If you’re one of these old-fashioned “walkers,” there are definitely intersections around Eau Claire that you’ll want to avoid. First is Hastings Way and Brackett Avenue, home of the Walgreen’s/CVS duo. Second place is the intersection that separates upper campus UW-Eau Claire students from delicious, delicious bagels: Clairemont Avenue and Stein Boulevard. Third place is actually just down the street from first place, where Kirk Street crosses Hastings Way. Follow those pedestrian signals, people! —Eric Rasmussen