Why Distracted Walkers Should Be Fined In Philly

I said it in a post a week and a half back. And I said it in an Inquirer column today …

I, too, worry about pedestrian injuries and death, which is why the city should heed the lessons of 14 years ago. I’m not saying fine everybody; I’m saying fine those risking injury not only to themselves, but to others.

People probably mocked Operation Crosswalk, too. But it may have saved the life of somebody you know or share a crosswalk with in Center City.

… a column that already has me being accused of being a stupid nanny-state supporter, which was to be expected from the Philly.com commenters, of course.

What’s wrong with fining pedestrians? [Philadelphia Inquirer]