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The idea is that cars don't have to worry about pedestrians. It speeds up traffic and lets drivers text safely. Meanwhile pedestrians get to stand and wait 50
by greeneggs 9y ago
The idea is that cars don't have to worry about pedestrians. It speeds up traffic and lets drivers text safely. Meanwhile pedestrians get to stand and wait 50% longer at every intersection, because their time doesn't matter. But the idea is somehow sold as "pedestrian friendly," so for politicians it is a win-win.
- rahkiin 9y agoAs a European, there are a couple of things in here that I don't understand. 1) how is texting while driving legal and how can it even be considered 'safe'? 2) Why does a driver not look around for people who cross roads outside green lights or outside actual crossings? 3) don't drivers need to look at the car in front of them? How can they keep distance when texting? What do pedestrian-changes changes about this?
- MereInterest 9y agoIn most places, it counts as "distracted driving", and is not legal. However, it is rarely enforced, and many people do so anyways. Whenever I see a car weaving in and out of its lane, I like to guess whether they are drunk or texting, because the two have similar effects on driving ability.
- kwhitefoot 9y agoI think you missed the sarcasm.