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Pedestrians Walk 15% Faster and Spend Less Time in City Spaces

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Source: Phys.org
Pedestrians Walk 15% Faster and Spend Less Time in City Spaces
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A study using AI and historical footage reveals that pedestrians in three northeastern U.S. cities walk 15% faster and spend less time in public spaces since 1980, likely due to digital communication and the rise of indoor venues like coffee shops, indicating a shift in urban social dynamics.

Topics:scienceurban-studies#ai-analysis#pedestrian-speed#public-spaces#social-interaction#urban-behavior#urban-studies
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Pedestrians now walk 15% faster and linger less in city public spaces, researchers find  Phys.org

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