The Pedestrian Essay

Unique shops, boutiques, and sidewalk cafes line the streets, and invite walkers to enjoy life more fully. Coconut Grove's bohemian ambiance and laid-back vibe invite one to partake in a life full of relaxation right in the heart of Miami. The pedestrian and bicycle friendly community of Coconut Grove has been an important and dynamic bay side village within Miami since the 1800s. Today, 'The Grove' is a friendly village that features many lush parks. Coconut Grove residents may enjoy an…

The narrator says in the first paragraph that “[the harsh wind] drove most of the people off the street… except for a few hurried pedestrians who bent double in an effort to offer the least possible exposed surface to its violent assault” (lines 5-6, 7-9). It is then later said that Lutie’s reaction to this same assault is that she simply shivers, virtually unbothered in comparison to…

the nightlife, broadway shows, and the Staten Island Ferry are most interesting. New York is known as “The city that never sleeps.” Times Square is where the action happens. Known as “The center of the universe.” It is one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections. Neon lights flash and cars rushing by honking their horns. While walking the busy streets of New York the loud voices never end. The buildings are astonishingly tall and eye catching. In the busy lights during the night you…

With the removal of the current Gardiner Expressway structure, a new ground-level, eight drive lane will be constructed together with new development on Lake Shore Boulevard approximately from Jarvis Street to Don Valley intersection. A continuous connection between Don Valley Parkway and the redesigned Lake Shore Boulevard will be created by a new constructed elevated on/off ramps. This part would eliminate the need to pass through traffic signals of drivers and avoid traffic jams during rush…

also discourages possible riders from cycling in Ancaster. It can also cause damages to infrastructure and property that is used as an alternative to a proper bike lane, such as lawns, curbs, and sidewalks. It can also pose a safety concern to pedestrians if the cyclist is forced to use the sidewalk instead, something that is against Hamilton By-Law 01-215 (paragraph 21, see https://goo.gl/j5MzrY). Therefore, it is necessary to add bike lanes where they are feasible and will be used effectively.…

30,000 Americans are killed on the road every year due to texting while driving and other distractions. Some deaths are pedestrians and most are drivers. Due to this problem, engineers and scientists have been trying to find a way to prevent these accidents, therefore they came up with an idea of a self-driving car. Engineers are building the car so that you don't need to drive the car at all. Since that is happening people are expecting some entertainment so the car will have tv, video…

The skip must not be overloaded. This can cause problems in picking up the skip and also is hazardous to pedestrians and motorists. The skip should not be loaded above the top of the walls of the skip. If the skip is overloaded the skip hire company usually reserve the right to 'level' the waste on picking up the skip if the skip is deemed unsuitable for transport…

flash green? Wait, no. He wasn’t in the mood for any more airborne menageries this morning. Unwitting passersby ducked and swivelled in a contentious ballet, as the torn-ocean sky threw up last night’s takeout. It would be one thing to say the pedestrians were confused, but it wouldn’t compare to the bug-eyed alarm of the poor fish who pelted the pockmarked asphalt with as much ire as an acupuncturist paid minimum wage. The drains were filled with heaving halibut, the awnings weighed down by…

Group #2- Abu Thuhin, Jeffrey Leung, Jan Abdullah CIS 4910 The Self-Driving Phenomenon The phenomenon of self-driving cars is set to make impeccable changes to the day-to-day life of people both on a social and economic level. Self-driving cars have gained much popularity, due to strides by companies such as Google and Tesla. However, it has caused much debate in terms of legislation, safety, and jobs. It will continue to make major changes in safety standards and will affect millions of…

Having eyes frequently glaring at you in fear while walking in the city at night and being constantly chewed out for riding a bicycle by both automobile drivers and pedestrians can cause quite the toll on a human being. These things are the daily occurrences for Brent Staples, an African-American journalist, and an internet blogger, JDOWSETT, who chooses to ride his bike in a predominantly automobile environment. In a world where it seems that society continues to favor those who are privileged,…