Around New England · transportation For Subscribers Ban Texting and … Walking? By Matt McDonald August 24, 2017 · 3:16 PM EDT · Updated June 25, 2025 1:40 PM Advertisement The city of Stamford, Connecticut is considering making it illegal for pedestrians to use a smartphone while in a crosswalk. The city of Stamford, Connecticut is considering making it illegal for pedestrians to use a smartphone while in a crosswalk.… Advertisement