I listen closely for traffic - you can hear if someone is driving too fast. Just wait at areas where you have to be close to the pavement on curves if you hear traffic coming, then continue. I'm not a long time West Ender, but I got pretty good at navigating the road between Cathcha Falling Star and Canoe. I walked alone most of the time and the vendors soon knew I wasn't stopping to buy.

I have to say, the Security guard at Catcha was nervous that I was leaving alone on foot the first few times, but soon understood I was careful.