Minneapolis has a very intricate skyway system. It's truly an item of beauty, allowing you to traipse from one end of the city to the other without having to go outside. Something that is pure magic on the coldest of days, the stormiest of hours or the hottest of waves. However, I've often contemplated that the true genius would be two have to such systems in place. You see, during the week, when I am maneuvering through the skyway system it is usually because I have 5 minutes to make it to a meeting. I. am. in. a. rush. I have a purpose - a goal - a direction that I am headed and I must get there as soon as I humanly can.
So, what's the issue? There are civilians who have no cares in the world and are just meandering the skyways passing time sight seeing, or the homeless trying to stay out of the elements, or the stay at home moms who thought it would be fun to come down to the city during the day. Ha! I want to bulldoze them over. People actually translate the "Minnesota State Fair Gait" into something suitable for the skyways. Not so! Not so!
Now, don't get me wrong. When I am in the city on the weekends or a holiday for some sort of event. I, too, become a leisurely stroller of the skyway. Therefore, I completely get the need for two different paces. I embrace both paces and believe there is a perfect need for each. I just wish they didn't have to coincide.
I feel the same way about the highway system. I've always wished that freight and truckers had their own private roadway system - so they could get to their destination without having to deal with weaving in and out of the civilians on the road. 
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