It seems like you’re taking your own life into your hands crossing the street these days. Drivers rush down quiet streets, literally leaving you in the dust as they pass. That’s unfortunate for kids who want to play outside, and not get run over by a jackass in a Dodge Ram. Well, kids, you don’t have to take this sitting down. Here are six traffic-calming tips to reclaim the road: 1. Don’t Invite Your City Councillor to Addie’s Birthday Party Petitions don’t work. Strongly worded emails don’t either. And teasing Councillor Mel Hartnell about his pleated khakis definitely didn’t work. Now you…