This article was updated July 28 to reflect the latest news on the distracted walking law in Honolulu, Hawaii. The first time I wrote about distracted walking, all I could think about were the flood ...

There is no reason why walking should be as difficult as it is. It’s one of the first things we all learn how to do in life. After our first steps, it’s not considered a particularly remarkable skill, ...

We've all heard about the dangers of distracted driving — but what about distracted walking? It's become a growing problem, with pedestrians stepping into crosswalks with their eyes focused on their ...

Of all the senseless ways to end up in the emergency room, getting injured because you're walking while using your cell phone has to be up near the top. Yet at least 1,500 Americans told that ...

Distracted walkers are everywhere these days. Take a stroll along any busy street and you’ll see them, checking their phones, sending texts, making a call, and listening to music. Sometimes all at ...

Research analyzing actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets concludes that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users. The study found ...

But there's another risky behavior with cell phones that can be hazardous to your health as well: distracted walking. And Consumer Reports says it's a growing problem. In a just-released nationwide ...

In a city in the United States, crossing the street with a cell phone in your hand can lead to a financial penalty.

This undated handout image provided by Delaware State Office of Highway Safety shows a the decal aimed at getting distracted pedestrians to look up from their mobile devices and watch where theyíre ...