Streetfilms® | There Are Many Reasons Why Stockholm Is So Pleasant to Walk In. Here's One! @StreetfilmsCommunity | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 19 minutes ago.
Okay. Before we dive in. Yes. Yes. These indeed these signs ARE ALL OVER Europe. I've probably seen them in this style in a dozen countries. But when you walk & bike around Stockholm, they really are ubiquitous.
One reason is that pedestrians really do have the right of way in many situations. In fact, there is no law that a pedestrian can ever be ticketed for crossing the street ANYWHERE! And drivers always must yield. If they do not it is a $300 fine. And we are told the police do write some (in NYC in 33 years I can only recall seeing that happen ONCE!)
Additionally, the more miles you put in walking (I did 11 miles the morning I landed) you can see that at least in this Swedish city, they try not to put in traffic lights. Many intersections consist of no stop signs and pedestrian right of way at all corners. It all leads to drivers being more careful and civil.
The central city is so walkable and stress-free. My visit in 2017 it felt more walkable than any place I have ever been. And it feels even more amazing in 2024. After all, it is the birthplace of Vision Zero.
Okay. Before we dive in. Yes. Yes. These indeed these signs ARE ALL OVER Europe. I've probably seen them in this style in a dozen countries. But when you walk & bike around Stockholm, they really are ubiquitous.
One reason is that pedestrians really do have the right of way in many situations. In fact, there is no law that a pedestrian can ever be ticketed for crossing the street ANYWHERE! And drivers always must yield. If they do not it is a $300 fine. And we are told the police do write some (in NYC in 33 years I can only recall seeing that happen ONCE!)
Additionally, the more miles you put in walking (I did 11 miles the morning I landed) you can see that at least in this Swedish city, they try not to put in traffic lights. Many intersections consist of no stop signs and pedestrian right of way at all corners. It all leads to drivers being more careful and civil.
The central city is so walkable and stress-free. My visit in 2017 it felt more walkable than any place I have ever been. And it feels even more amazing in 2024. After all, it is the birthplace of Vision Zero.
