Jul 2nd, 2008 · A Palestinian driver rammed a bulldozer into pedestrians and vehicles on one of Jerusalem's busiest streets Wednesday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, authorities said. He was then shot and killed by security officers.
Jun 27th, 2008 · Pedestrians in New York City are a special breed. They confidently walk into traffic, casually navigating the onrush of cars and cabs. Following that lead: A mother duck took her little ducks for a stroll — across Park Avenue. A taxi driver hit the brakes as the ducklings waddled under his cab.
Jun 23rd, 2008 · In a Hitchcock-like scene, birds are attacking Chicago, dive-bombing residents as they walk or bicycle. Experts say male blackbirds become aggressive during nesting season, which is now. The Chicago Tribune reports that one resident managed to scare off an attacking blackbird by barking like a dog.
May 1st, 2008 · We don't know if a woman will reach the White House at the start of next year, but we do know that women in Sweden will take a different step forward: They will appear on road signs — such as those at pedestrian crossings that show a silhouette of a walking man.
Jan 19th, 2008 · Bohmte, a small town in Germany, is implementing a "Shared Space" plan to decrease its traffic accident rate: strip a busy main street of road signs, curbs, sidewalks and stop lights, then mix the cars and trucks with pedestrians and bicyclists.
Dec 23rd, 2006 · The mayor of Paris is widening sidewalks and expanding green spaces. Pedestrians may like this new Paris, but it is frustrating to many motorists.
Dec 20th, 2006 · A survey found only 2 percent of Chinese people smile at strangers, reports the China Daily. Shanghai is worried as it readies to host the 2010 World Expo. To increase friendliness, the city has recruited dozens of volunteer smilers. Their job: smile at pedestrians, then teach them to smile. China's tried friendliness training before. In October, volunteers offered free hugs on a Beijing street, until they were detained by police.
Nov 19th, 2004 · Critic David Edelstein reviews The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, now in theaters. He calls the TV cartoon that spawned the animated film "a joyful spasm of whacked-out surrealism," but says the film has a much more straightforward plot and some pedestrian characters.