Jaywalking Study

Lab Exercise: Observing Jaywalkers

Observe social dynamics of jaywalking

defined narrowly: pedestrians crossing street against light at intersection

Pick 2 intersections, & observe at each for 20 minutes.

Notes and analysis should focus on two questions:

Who jaywalks and who doesn’t?

What characteristics describe each group?

Who stimulates jaywalking by others?

What are the characteristics of those, when they jaywalk, who seem to be followed by people who were previously waiting for the light to change?