On almost dying every day twice a day crossing 18th Street

Is it really that hard to stop for pedestrians? Has the world sped up so much that making the next red light is more important than than not killing someone?

Crossing 18th and Lorne every day, at least twice a day has its dangers. Specifically, drivers who are either not looking, don't care, or are going too fast to stop. Then there's the added danger of the car in one lane stopping, but not the car in the lane beside it. 

I get that Semi's may not have time to stop. I still look both ways more than once, even though I as a pedestrian have the right of way. I guess if I wanted to play hard-ball I'd just stick my foot out and take my chances. However, I value my feet, and do not wish to have another broken ankle. 

I can think of two incidents since September where someone was injured at this specific cross walk. The last one involved hitting the pedestrian, then hitting the pedestrian crossing sign. . . 

Why can't people leave for work five minutes earlier, just incase, they might have to stop at a pedestrian cross walk they know is going to be busy?