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Walking Rules: Crosswalks? Don't stop - just walk!
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  • In Manhattan, the crosswalk signs state "Walk" or "Don't Walk", but this appears to be a suggestion, not a rule. If there isn't any traffic driving through the intersection at that precise moment, everyone just crosses regardless of the crosswalk signs. And heck, I'm sure crosswalks are merely suggestions as well!

    If you come from a city where people don't do this, it might take a little getting used to, but then you learn to adapt. It becomes more efficient to walk block after block in New York this way, otherwise if you stop for every crosswalk "Don't Walk" sign, it'll take you forever to get anywhere.

    Even if there are obvious oncoming cars, people tend to time it right, and they'll dash across the street after checking both ways. I imagine that cars do not stop for pedestrians (unlike some cities where if you're even standing on the sidewalk peering over the street attempting to jaywalk, cars will stop dead for you)...

    ... fortunately New York's not like that.

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    Comments for Carmanah about New York City
    gilabrand Thu Nov 13, 2008 09:39 UTC
     You echo my thoughts precisely about the jaywalking...Here in Israel, no one jaywalks. If you do, you get a ticket (my son got one just a few weeks ago...)
    nicolaitan Mon May 14, 2007 01:08 UTC
     Amazing how long that trip up to Yankee Stadium takes on the subway. There are like 10 more stops each about three blocks apart and one can die waiting to get to the end of the line.
    duanestorey Tue Jul 18, 2006 03:01 UTC
     Quite the trip.. I'm heading there this weekend for vacation - wish me luck.
    adventerrtravel22 Sat May 28, 2005 04:11 UTC
     You have a great memory or this trip left a lasting impression. That picture of you on the Brooklyn Bridge is two blocks from where I work. Next time take a trip on the SI Ferry at night.
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