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I can remember two incidents vividly where people texting or playing games or something walked right in front of my car. Luckily I was more careful and alert than they.
Texting like that while walking through a crowd or onto a street is stupid, but it doesn't deserve the death penalty.
People should look where they are going. If they need to text, stop a minute, lean against a mailbox or something, and do the text.
Maybe I along with many folks I know are tired of yelling out of a car while driving in NYC when others step in front of the vehicle while texting. I don't appreciate having my day shot to **** standing around waiting for an accident report to filed because of some idiot doing something that is quite obviously a preventable distraction so let's not pretend ignorance here just to be contrary...okay?
You live in the most densely populated city in the US. Pedestrians are going to do so whether texting or not. What NY is doing here is creating another revenue stream and it has nothing to do with alleviating your inconvenience.
You should advocate for private roads and sidewalks and let the market sort it out.
Years ago, I contacted Intel and asked if they could design, and install a chip in ALL mobile devices that once it sensed motion, it would automatically turn the device off, and only work when there was no motion.
I felt it was a good idea, and so did they, but the cost so they told me, was prohibitive.
I have just read with some alarm the article on the CNN website, New York might make it illegal to text while walking, about a proposed ban on texting while crossing streets. While a texting ban might not be so bad, the legislation appears to extend to any use of an electronic device while crossing the street.
One of the great pleasures of life that I have in life is my morning walk and/or jog. During this morning exercise, I listen to a variety of music. The way the law is worded such a pleasure will become a violation of the law, subjecting one to arrest and fine.
Why I believe strongly in pedestrian and motorist safety, there must be some ground for personal freedom, enjoyment and recreation. One should not, on morning sojourns around the neighborhood, have to keep ones eyes peeled for a police officer. This is one occasion where The dictates of the majority leaders of the two houses of the state legislature, and the governor must be subject to public input.
I took a look at the article you hyperlinked in your post. They specifically state that it's "texting" while walking. You can still listen to your cell phone. You just can't be looking at the screen and walking at the same time. Texting while jogging? Yeah, that would be interesting.
Years ago, I contacted Intel and asked if they could design, and install a chip in ALL mobile devices that once it sensed motion, it would automatically turn the device off, and only work when there was no motion.
I felt it was a good idea, and so did they, but the cost so they told me, was prohibitive.
Bob.
What would be the point of that I wonder. It is a mobile device so obviously it should be in motion Isn't that the whole point of it, as opposed to an old analog wired phone sitting on the desk?
I think it would be rather simple and cheap to implement, though. Each smartphone has lots of sensors in it, that could detect motion one way or another.
Listening to music while outside means you don't hear the bird chirps, it takes you away from the now and puts you into some market sterilized world.
I've walked the streets of some very large cities before. I've not really heard any birds chirping in those big cities. Lot's of cars honking, jack hammers, and people yelling. No birds though.
I've walked the streets of some very large cities before. I've not really heard any birds chirping in those big cities. Lot's of cars honking, jack hammers, and people yelling. No birds though.
It's odd and gloomy when you go outside and there are no birds chirping. Unnatural somehow...
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Isn't that the whole point of it, as opposed to an old analog wired phone sitting on the desk?
