[gps-talkusers] Re: Traveling in Manhattan

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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