Have You Run (Or Walked) Into These People?
Apparently, texting while driving isn’t a good idea. I always had a hunch.
On the heels of this news, allow me to report another transportation-related finding: distracted (or distracting) people on foot can cause some problems, too.
Admittedly, I’m not talking about safety issues here. No, these are generally more like traffic flow and quality-of-life problems. And, though they appear minor at first, they can start to snack on your sanity over time.
For all you walkers out there — especially in New York — see if you recognize any of these pedestrian personalities. (Also see my take on bicyclists.)
1. The Top-of-the-Stairs Texter (Would Your Cell Signal Work a Few Paces Over?)
Photograph by Josh Robinson
2. The Middle-of-the-Sidewalk Reader (I Hope the Article Isn’t Too Absorbing)
Photograph by Josh Robinson
3. The Extreme Dog Walker (Is It OK If Your Dogs Don’t Sniff Me As I Attempt to Pass?)
Photograph by Josh Robinson
4. The Energetic Activist (Inspiration For a Sidewalk EZ Pass Lane?)
Photograph by Josh Robinson
5. The Profane Fighter (Take It Inside, Please)
Photographs by Josh Robinson
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I think my anger is more geared toward #s 1 & 2. What those two are doing has no logic. The dogwalker… well, he’s trying to make multiple bucks walking multiple mutts. Poor dogs, really. The Causers are annoying but pretty avoidable. And, man, can you really fault someone giving the ‘you’re #1′ in NYC?