Never thought about it this way.
According to an engineering professor from Mississippi State University, we need to STOP walking up or down escalators when we’re in a hurry . . . because it really just slows everything down.
She says the most efficient thing to do on an escalator is to have two people ride side-by-side. That would get the most people up or down the fastest.
When someone starts walking, they may get up or down a little faster . . . but overall, it makes the whole process slower.
