Well, that’s one way of dealing with what has undoubtedly become a problem.

Rick Couri of AJC News reports.

University introduces ‘texting lane’ on staircase

We’ve all seen pictures or video of mishaps happening when people text as they walk.

A Utah Valley University thinks it has a way to slow the problem. The university has painted lanes on a set of stairs to divide areas for running, walking and texting.

“This graphic is obviously more aesthetic than functional,” creative services director Matt Bambrough told WVBT. “Watching people take these stairs, most people don’t obey the posted lanes.”

Bambrough said workers are trying to make the student life and wellness center a more functional place.

He admitted that not everyone is following directions.