There have been times when I've been at Palo Alto station, where I'm right next to the yellow bump strip, and had someone rush past me walking on the bump strip

There have been times when I've been at Palo Alto station, where I'm right next to the yellow bump strip, and had someone rush past me walking on the bump strip. I'm fairly big (wide, not tall), and so that couldn't have been much room. In cases like that, it's good to know someone is coming close past you, so that (if there's room) you can get out of the way. Similarly, looking around will make sure you don't accidentally get in someone else's way. Again, taking Palo Alto as an example, I've seen people step back to make way for someone moving in front of them, only to be walked into by someone walking behind them. >(I also take it you've never been on a subway in China.) I've not, no, so I'd appreciate additional information! I should also clarify, I'm talking about the Bay Area in California, so the behavior of people here will be different.