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Nagoya deploys stagnant teams to prevent walking

Nagoya deploys stagnant teams to prevent walking

In 2021, Sitama County has enacted a first-time static ordinance that prohibits walking on escalators. Nagoya then followed suit two years later. Although it is unbinding and there are no penalties for breaking the rules, this Nagoya decree seems to have had a significant impact on the way people ride escalators. A survey conducted in Aichi County’s capital last year showed that the compliance rate for standing was 93.3%.

Nagoya deploys stagnant teams to prevent walking escalator in japan

Encourage people to stand on both sides of the escalator

For decades, Japan’s unwritten rules have been that one side of the escalator (the left side of Tokyo, but depending on the city) is where people stand, while the other side allows people to walk freely or downward. The saitama and nagoya regulations were introduced to encourage people to stand on both sides to improve safety and prevent accidents, especially for those with mobility difficulties. There are also research show People standing on both sides can improve overall capabilities.

The Nagoya City Government broadcasts TV ads and posts posters to highlight the benefits of standing on both sides. it dI don’t But, stop there. Last year, it introduced Nagoya’s stagnant team to address the issue. The team consisted of a captain who gave instructions and two members standing on the right side of the escalator for about six hours. The captain paid 16,000 yen per day, while the other two team members earned 6,000 yen per day. In 2024, the plan will be implemented at 19 stations in Nagoya, with a total of 50 days.

Reaction to Nagoya’s stagnant team mixed reaction

The program encountered different reactions on social media. “Let’s do that in Tokyo too,” Posted An X user. “Even if there are posters saying they don’t walk, there are still too many people walking. It’s really dangerous. Five minutes in advance, and if you want to walk there.” Disagree, X user describe The stagnant team in Nagoya is “just a hassle”, adding: “Just on the highway, the left is for those who are not in a hurry and on the right.

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