Around Quote by Eliza Coupe
“When you're walking around in Shanghai, I called it the City of Near Misses, because they do not stop for pedestrians. And the pedestrians do not have the right of way. It's those little things that no one tells you.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: “Travel Tales”, 2020
Shanghai’s chaotic traffic forces pedestrians to navigate without clear right‑of‑way, highlighting urban safety gaps.
In simple terms: Shanghai lacks pedestrian priority, creating near misses.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for safer city planning.
Themes
urban life
traffic safety
culture
navigation
Mood
cautious
observant
Type
social
urban critique
When to use this quote
- commuting
- tourism
- city tours
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
right‑of‑way issues
city design
public safety
Questions to Reflect On
- How can cities improve pedestrian safety?
- What personal strategies help in chaotic traffic?
A Different Perspective
Improvement may require systemic change, not just personal caution.
