[gps-talkusers] Re: Traveling in Manhattan
- From: "rosemary teehan" <rateehan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 07:49:25 -0400
Hi Eric,
NYC is very organized, at least in the Manhattan area. I don't know it that
well, but the numbered avenues run north/south and the numbered streets run
east/west. I could have this reversed, but your gps will tell you if that's
the case. It is usually quite crowded in Manhattan, so while I think you
should rely on your own judgment as to when to cross the streets, you can take
cues from other pedestrians when they are crossing them. You can also ask
other pedestrians when necessary. Because it is so crowded, cars usually stop
and go when they are directed to by the lights.
Although I don't live there, I visit the city sometimes, and haven't found it
that difficult to navigate. I'm pretty sure that you'll also find this is the
case when you arrive. It's maybe just the anxiety of traveling in a less
familiar area that's daunting you a bit.
HTH.
Rosemary
----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Brinkman
To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2008 8:29 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Traveling in Manhattan
Hi,
I have had Sense Nav for about six months now, but I haven't been able to
spend as much time with it as I would've liked. In less than a week, I will be
traveling to Manhattan, and I would like to use Sense Nav to help get around
the area. I brought my Voice Sense with me to NYC once before, but didn't get
much out of the GPS, probably because I hadn't had enough experience with it.
I have only walked outside with the GPS a couple of times. The other day I
walked around town but, as I said in a previous post, the direction of POIs was
often announced incorrectly. What would you suggest I do to become more
proficient with the system before my trip?
Another concern I have which isn't related to GPS is crossing streets. I
know I mentioned this once before but didn't get many responses. I had
mobility training for many years, and I'm ok with crossing streets at home in
Connecticut and here in Poughkeepsie. However the huge amount of traffic in
New York City makes me afraid of being run over when crossing streets alone.
What is the best way to know when it is safe to cross? Is there another list
or forum to discuss issues like this?
Thanks in advance,
Eric
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