I'm certainly no "nanny state" guy, but every once in awhile a pol hits the right note at the right time. The Merc is highlighting one such effort
San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa says he believes banning cellphones in crosswalks will save lives, and on Tuesday, his fellow supervisors joined him in passing a resolution that asks state lawmakers to pass the requisite legislation.
“Everyone loves their smartphones but let’s be honest — they can be downright dangerous,” Canepa said. “The state rightly banned texting and driving and now it’s time to protect pedestrians.”
One slight correction or addition to the Supe's statement. It's not just protecting pedestrians, but also protecting drivers. I don't have numbers but I will bet there are a notable number of unusual driving maneuvers caused by distracted pedestrians sauntering across streets.
Whatever happened to common sense?
Posted by: HMB | September 14, 2017 at 12:10 AM
It got radiated by people's cell phones.
Posted by: resident | September 14, 2017 at 09:50 AM
One more thing to watch out for...protruding cell "junk" emitting potentially hazardous radiation on the sidewalks, and other public property (school grounds?) --With 110 cities opposing, the California State Senate passed SB.649 Wednesday, a highly contentious Bill.
The Bill will enable placement of powerful microwave radiation antennas called ‘small cells’ on utility poles, street lamps, traffic lights and street signs throughout California neighborhoods as well as refrigerator-sized “associated power equipment” on sidewalks. Please call (or contact) the governor today to voice opposition. Governor Jerry Brown - Phone Number: (916) 445-2841, Governor Jerry Brown - Fax Number: (916) 558-3160, E-mail [email protected] and [email protected]
Posted by: Jennifer | September 18, 2017 at 08:28 AM