Arlington resident uses fake bricks to call for safer crosswalks [Video]

ARLINGTON, Va. – A mystery neighbor in Arlington County is going to great lengths to get the county and drivers’ attention to pedestrian safety.

The tactic: A display with foam bricks, encouraging pedestrians to take them as a warning to drivers to slow down and pay attention.

This is near South Carlin Springs Road in Arlington County.

A note off the top: The Arlington County government, the man who put this display, and a group in Canada who started this do not want people walking around with bricks, even fake ones like the one posted on a crosswalk sign at the intersection of South 5th Street.

This is best thought of as provocative art of sorts meant to spark a conversation about safety.

The neighbor posted the sign last Wednesday. There are foam bricks and a sign that says “Be Seen, Grab a brick, Look, Wave, Cross.”

The bricks were wired to the basket and could not …