Sidewalk Usage Debate

The cluster centers on debates about sidewalk exclusivity for pedestrians versus sharing with bikes, scooters, or other vehicles, focusing on safety, congestion, and urban space allocation.

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Keywords

ABOVE US NA SF sidewalks sidewalk pedestrians streets cars street road pedestrian walking roads

Sample Comments

ezfe β€’ Mar 30, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Sidewalks don't even pass the test - like they say for roads, a sidewalk could become congested

cimmanom β€’ Sep 26, 2018 β€’ View on HN

Maybe in places without pedestrians.

micromacrofoot β€’ Nov 9, 2023 β€’ View on HN

it's that or the sidewalks, there's not enough space

1-more β€’ Jun 2, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Running on the sidewalk inconveniences people too.

jj999 β€’ Jan 17, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Wait 'till these things bully pedestrians out of the sidewalks.

mgraczyk β€’ Jul 31, 2022 β€’ View on HN

People are less likely to bike if there aren't protected bike lanes. People are less likely to walk if there are no sidewalks, etc

jbmorgado β€’ Jul 20, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Not for pedestrians, that's the point.

philwelch β€’ Nov 22, 2022 β€’ View on HN

We do ban pedestrians from the streets; that’s what sidewalks are for.

throwaway91111 β€’ Aug 10, 2017 β€’ View on HN

Hey stay away, better for us pedestrians.

fuzzer37 β€’ Aug 24, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Just ride on the sidewalk like a normal person.