Just like banning texting while driving, it'll take enforcement and a couple of years for people like these to get their heads on right about following the rules. A couple of stiff fines and they'll stop doing it...
Toronto City Council actually passed a motion yesterday to request that the Province make it illegal to use a mobile device while walking. From the standpoint of a cyclist while using the MUT's in the region: This would be awesome. From the standpoint of a Pedestrian who's done this many times: Not so awesome. From the standpoint of a motorist who's had people actually walk into his car while stopped (hybrid - no noise while not moving): Excellent, although I'll miss the hilarity of their surprise when they look up and realize there's a car there.
Toronto City Council actually passed a motion yesterday to request that the Province make it illegal to use a mobile device while walking. From the standpoint of a cyclist while using the MUT's in the region: This would be awesome. From the standpoint of a Pedestrian who's done this many times: Not so awesome. From the standpoint of a motorist who's had people actually walk into his car while stopped (hybrid - no noise while not moving): Excellent, although I'll miss the hilarity of their surprise when they look up and realize there's a car there.