
Distracted Walking NYC: Understanding the Hidden Dangers
Youβre rushing down a crowded New York City street, maybe dodging a hot dog stand, an aggressive taxi, or a street performer. Your phone buzzes, and instinctively, your eyes drop. Just for a second. But that second? In a city that never stops, itβs enough to change everything. We often talk about the dangers of distracted driving, and rightfully so. Itβs a critical issue that contributes to countless accidents on our roads. But what about the person on foot? Hereβs the thing: while drivers get most of the attention for their digital diversions, thereβs a quieter, yet equally perilous, epidemic unfolding on our sidewalks: distracted