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Furthermore, walking while distracted impairs equilibrium and increases the likelihood of trips, falls, and collisions with other pedestrians or vehicles. This behavioral pattern has profound implications for urban safety and personal well-being.

Attempts at Urban Intervention

Cities worldwide have experimented with various measures to mitigate distracted walking. In Singapore, initiatives such as embedded LED lights synchronized with traffic signals and bright stickers at busy junctions aimed to alert pedestrians to pay attention. For example, the lookup campaign attempted to raise awareness through ground stickers encouraging pedestrians to "look up." However, these measures often suffer from fatigue or complacency over time, diminishing their effectiveness.