For A Faster Commute, Stand (Don't Walk) On The Escalator, Research Suggests

Now, how to convince commuters?
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
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1 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

1 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by

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Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator

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2 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

2 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

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Malate, Staff Illustrator

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3 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

3 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

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Malate, Staff Illustrator

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4 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

4 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

Media credits

Malate, Staff Illustrator

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5 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

5 of 5 -- This slideshow illustrates the results of Dobrovsky and Desai's simulation. Graphics by Abigail

Media credits

Malate, Staff Illustrator

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Joel Shurkin is a freelance writer in Baltimore who has also taught journalism and science writing.