Sidewalk rage

Carwalking, a form of pedestrian protest.

Sidewalk rage, also known as pedestrian rage or pedestrian aggressiveness syndrome, is aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by pedestrians. ^{[1] [2]} Sidewalk rage is a common phenomenon in cities with crowded sidewalks. ^[3] Sidewalk rage can be directed at other pedestrians, cyclists, or drivers. ^[4] Pedestrian-on-pedestrian sidewalk rage is often in response to slow walkers (see preferred walking speed). ^[5]

See also

• Bike rage, form of road rage involving cyclists
• Carwalking, act of walking across a stationary car
• Road rage, aggressive or angry behavior in road traffic
• Sidewalk cycling, controversial practice of riding bicycles on sidewalks or footpaths

References

1. "Get Out of My Way, You Jerk!". Wall Street Journal . Retrieved 2025-06-09.
2. "'Sidewalk Rage': Yes, It's A Real Concept". NPR . Retrieved 2025-06-09.
3. "Seen At 11: In A Crowded City, 'Sidewalk Rage' Is A Common Occurrence". CBS News . Retrieved 2025-06-09.
4. "Sidewalk rage percolated by cyclists, cars and smartphones". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved 2025-06-09.
5. "Do you have 'sidewalk rage'?". The Week . Retrieved 2025-06-09.