Summary:
- Researchers at MIT have found that pedestrians are now walking faster and spending less time lingering in public spaces compared to previous years.
- The study analyzed data from security cameras in several cities and found that people are walking about 10% faster on average and spending about 20% less time standing or sitting in public areas.
- The researchers believe this change in pedestrian behavior may be due to the increasing use of smartphones and other digital devices, as people are more focused on their screens and less engaged with their surroundings.