The growing population has seen an increase in the number of pedestrians on our streets.
It seems like the pavements and sidewalks shrunk over the past few years making walking along them more and more uncomfortable.
From observation Vegas pedestrians can be classified into three;
Focused
Personally, I fall under this category. We are those who usually have a destination. We are the bankers, students, chefs among others. We are always in a hurry to get there in time.
Lazy
These are the pedestrians who walk as though they own the streets. A turtle would probably outrun them. In many cases, they like to walk in ‘packs’. Woe unto you if you find yourself behind them while in a hurry. You can kiss making that meeting on time goodbye.
Weirdoes
You must have come across these ones. I meet one or two every time am in town. Am talking about those that stop to chit chat right there on the pavement! Some go as far as catching up on lost time oblivious of the inconvenience they are causing. Under this category, we also have those who stop to answer or make a phone call as well as those who stand to ‘witness’.
These people make a task as simple as walking into rocket science. I propose we have a pedestrian course just like we have a driving course.
Licenses should then be issued to students who successfully pass their exams. That way, the above-mentioned persons can be arrested and prosecuted.
Disclaimer: I apologise if istruck any nerves. In the words of the Legendary Leonard Mambo Mbotela "Jee huu ni ungwana?"