Sidewalk rage

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Sidewalk rage, also known as pedestrian rage or Pedestrian Aggressiveness Syndrome, is aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by pedestrians.{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052748703786804576138261177599114 |title=Get Out of My Way, You Jerk! |work=Wall Street Journal |accessdate=2025-06-09}}{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/sections/talk/2011/02/16/133782592/-sidewalk-rage-yes-its-a-real-concept |title='Sidewalk Rage': Yes, It's A Real Concept |publisher=NPR |accessdate=2025-06-09}} Sidewalk rage is a common phenomenon in cities with crowded sidewalks.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/sidewalk-rage/ |title=Seen At 11: In A Crowded City, 'Sidewalk Rage' Is A Common Occurrence |publisher=CBS News |accessdate=2025-06-09}} Sidewalk rage can be directed at other pedestrians, cyclists, or drivers.{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/drive/culture/article-sidewalk-rage-percolated-by-cyclists-cars-and-smartphones/ |title=Sidewalk rage percolated by cyclists, cars and smartphones |work=The Globe and Mail |accessdate=2025-06-09}} Pedestrian-on-pedestrian sidewalk rage is often in response to slow walkers.{{cite web|url=https://theweek.com/articles/487175/have-sidewalk-rage |title=Do you have 'sidewalk rage'? |work=The Week |accessdate=2025-06-09}}