Talking Headways Podcast: The Cognitive Experience of a Transit User - Streetsblog USA
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In a discussion at the Mpact Transit + Community conference, Ren Yee of UN Studio emphasized the importance of designing public transit environments that encourage mind wandering among pedestrians. By collaborating with cognitive psychologists, Yee's team aims to create spaces that not only ensure safety but also allow commuters to disconnect from their daily routines. The integration of green spaces can provide mental respite, enabling individuals to recharge both mentally and emotionally while facilitating connections with nature and other people during their journeys.
We must allow people to feel assured and safe, enabling them to go autopilot while navigating public transit, facilitating mind wandering safely.
Creating green spaces can provide a mental discharge for daily commuters, allowing them to disconnect from routine tasks and reconnect with nature.
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