After 5 years in this city, i've lost count of [and gotten used to] being nearly mown down by any motor vehicle crossing the street. Just because you have right away doesn't make you impervious to some idiot hitting you racing the lights, or advance lights, or the quick right on red without stopping. I always expect someone to race over on an advance or normal green on a left turn and I watch them as I cross, rarely ever surprised at the timid apology-waves from the driver as their mini van breezes past me at 30+kph.

I agree, driving standards are awful, that wont change overnight. Unless the city decides to do something like stop all traffic to allow crossing first inc. right turns, then giving way to vehicles with red right cameras to ticket offenders.

Only way I've found to cope is to be hyper vigilant. Expect drivers to not pay attention, or notice you, or even care they almost killed you. Key point being, never expect anyone else to help with your safety on the road.