How Do You Walk On New York City Streets?
Walking the streets of New York may seem daunting, and in truth it is an art. But never fear! Here are the pointers that will keep you– faithful tourists and touristas–from feeling too overwhelmed, or from being run over by the hoards of New Yorkers on their way uptown, downtown and even crosstown. Hey, I’m walking here! It’s all about the flow! Each sidewalk in New York has a unique flow and traffic pattern, not unlike a super-highway. In general, slower moving walkers stay to the right and fast walkers move in and pass to the left. These rules sometimes reversed when on a major flow sidewalk, as in the case of Fifth Avenue, where fast walkers will often step to the outside (and even into the street) in order to pass the tourists and package-laden shoppers. Wherever you are walking, observing and maintaining the flow is king in New York City! Know where you’re going. New York is an extremely easy city to navigate once you get the basics down. Get a map, and not one of the multi-fold
