webfact Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A Chinese city is asking smartphone users to walk in their own footpath laneRick NoackCHONGQING: -- China, home to 700 million smartphone users, is now experimenting with new ways to prevent smartphone-related accidents: On a 165-foot pavement stretch in the city of Chongqing, pedestrians can choose between a normal lane and an exclusive one reserved for heavy users of mobile devices."There are lots of elderly people and children in our street, and walking with your cellphone may cause unnecessary collisions here," Nong Cheng, a marketing official for the group in charge of Chongqing's entertainment zone, told the Associated Press.The idea is based on an experiment conducted by National Geographic Television earlier this year in Washington, D.C. - and is supposed to (ironically) raise awareness for the lack of attention many smartphone users pay to traffic and other pedestrians.Full story: http://www.theage.com.au/world/a-chinese-city-is-asking-smartphone-users-to-walk-in-their-own-footpath-lane-20140916-10hhpx.html-- The Age 2014-09-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catterwell Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Maybe worth trying here. Also separate lanes for fast and slow walkers, and a special lane for flocks of zig-zaggers. Oh and ticket-issuing pedestrian wardens at 100 metre intervals. Edited September 16, 2014 by catterwell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coma Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Great. A lane where NOBODY is looking where they're going. What on earth is this worlf coming to ? Will they be provided with guard rails like on a highway as well? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Yeesh humans can come up with the most stupid ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I guess only the phones are smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo Bob Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I guess only the phones are smart. Yea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Gotta love the last line in the article: "Those using their cellphones of course have not heeded the markings on the pavement. They don't notice them," Nong told the AP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A footpath and no moto sais? Wow, amazing. If this system ever came to Thailand, there'd have to be a 3rd lane for parking moto sais!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ignorance has gone to seed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A footpath and no moto sais? Wow, amazing. If this system ever came to Thailand, there'd have to be a 3rd lane for parking moto sais!! Motorcycles are banned inside many large cities in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw25rw Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 It's good that they are doing something, but I would say just get to the side and out of the way if you want to look at your phone. I got stuck behind some woman in Sydney recently. When I got past her, she was browsing the web on an ipad. Doing this stuff when walking in a crowd is just silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 A footpath and no moto sais? Wow, amazing. If this system ever came to Thailand, there'd have to be a 3rd lane for parking moto sais!! Motorcycles are banned inside many large cities in China. YES, those with a motor. But most m/bikes there are electric. They use the footpaths and love to sneak up behind pedestrians! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Great. A lane where NOBODY is looking where they're going. What on earth is this worlf coming to ? Will they be provided with guard rails like on a highway as well? no need.. I am sure there must be an App for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangon04 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ignorance has gone to seed! lucky the phones are smart... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 maybe an app which activates some GPS based avoidance (against incoming smartphones at 12'oclock High) - with a result something like rear parking sensors - or even auto parking audible directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fvw53 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 People on the footpath lane using smartphones and tablets should also be forced to have a helmet on their head...... to avoid concussions - otherwise there should be 2 footpath lanes for each direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I really have difficulty understanding why people can't stop staring at their phones. I'm not talking about those in the buses and trains. Not even those who go on a date but spend more time staring at the screen than looking at their partner/friends. I'm talking about those who is just a moving barrier for the rest of society. I mean, if it is so important that you absolutely have to look at your phone while crossing the road, going up/down the stairs, walking in crowded areas etc. then for heaven's sake STOP, get out of the way, finish your business and then move on! Sheesh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Why are the neighborhood sidewalks all look carpet bombed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 oops, why do all the. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 dropped smartphones have sharp edges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patjem Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Sorry to spoil the story, but this is not the work of the local Chongqing govern : it was set up in a small amusement area of Chongqing called YangRenJie, and the owner of the privately-run area installed it as a bit of fun, but he does think it would be a reasonable idea. The owner is a wealthy businessman who has a good sense of humour, this is one of many quirky features he has installed there..... if you google Chongqing sex amusement park, that was another one of his quirky schemes, although that one got shut down before it was even allowed to open. Edited September 16, 2014 by patjem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Something else the Chinese have innovated. Should lead to more than a few interesting exchanges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keesters Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Maybe worth trying here. Also separate lanes for fast and slow walkers, and a special lane for flocks of zig-zaggers. Oh and ticket-issuing pedestrian wardens at 100 metre intervals. And separate escalators for those of us who like to walk and exercise as we go up & down avoiding all the hand-holding couples who block the way. Fed up with saying 'kor tort' all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 This problem is so easily solved! How to deal with slow walkers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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