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“The shared-space concept of traffic management relies on the intelligence, good sense, and attentive observation of drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. At the same time, it may actually expand, in its small way, the capacity of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to negotiate traffic”
“You know, you and especially your grandparents could have used more of a spirit of lawbreaking. One day you will be called on the break a big law in the name of justice and rationality. Everything will seeping on it. You have to be ready. How are you going to prepare for that day when it really matters? You have to stay ‘in shape’ so that when the
... See more“What would happen if there was no electronic order at the intersection, and motorists and pedestrians had to exercise their independent judgment?… this question has been put to the test with stunning results, leading to a wave of “red-light removal” plans across Europe and in the United States.”
“Now when I jaywalk I look around to see that there are no children who might be endangered by my bad example.”
Regarding crossing the street while 50-60 people waited for the crosswalk light to change, “…it was stupid to obey a minor law that, in this case, was so contrary to reason. It surprised me how much I had to screw up my courage merely to cross a street against general disapproval.”
The rules had been constructed long before I was born, and I did not know yet I was allowed to break them or redefine them or ignore them entirely.
— Jami Attenberg, I Came All This Way to Meet You
The real preparation was developing the mindset that could embrace uncertainty while maintaining purpose. It's about becoming what I call an "altruistic renegade" – someone willing to break conventions and take risks, but always with a greater purpose in mind.