Chapter 1
The psychology of the pace of life
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Chapter 2
The design of Manhattan's grid
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Chapter 3
The economics of time in the city
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Chapter 4
Sidewalk etiquette and social contracts
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Why New Yorkers walk fast
Ch 4 · Sidewalk etiquette and social contracts
futura New York City Sidewalk Pace
New York City, fast walk code / Keep the whole town on the road / That's how we keep the city flow.
Fun Fact
Sidewalk passing etiquette: New Yorkers generally walk on the right side of the sidewalk, mirroring American driving laws.
Glossary
sidewalk (noun)
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road. In 2010, Improv Everywhere painted lanes on a Fifth Avenue sidewalk to separate locals from tourists.
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road. In 2010, Improv Everywhere painted lanes on a Fifth Avenue sidewalk to separate locals from tourists.
Quiz
How do experienced New York walkers use their eyes to avoid colliding with oncoming pedestrians?
Quiz
On which side of the sidewalk do New Yorkers traditionally walk to keep traffic flowing?