You're perfect for Portland. Pedestrians here are crazy about their rights.
I grew up in the Philly area, so I'm used to cars not caring about crosswalks and pedestrians fearing for their lives. I think the rule on the East Coast is: "Automobiles have the right of way, JERK."
Anyway, when I moved to Portland I was amazed at the pedestrians here. It's amazing. Sometimes there are obnoxious people who will try to jaywalk like they are perfectly within their rights, but usually it's just people at official and unofficial crosswalks asserting their rights. The drivers here are also very courteous. I barely ever hear honking horns.