Dearest Tube: I'm sorry

This is probably the only time I'll say this but I'm sorry tube, I forgive you for all that you've done.

In a week where warm weather has encouraged people to walk the length of the London Underground instead of actually use it, I've encountered all sorts of hazards which has made me realise that the lack of tube etiquette is not the only problem on my daily commute: walking has its own lack of etiquette to deal with.

Walking from London Bridge to St Pauls and back every day this week has unearthed all other sorts of irritating behaviour for which I am compelled to take a view on walking etiquette too:

1. We need a fast and slow lane for pavements - when shuffling along at not exactly breakneck speed, I felt the urge to 'moo' as if I was in a herd of cows, that is the only way to describe the trudge over London Bridge last Tuesday morning. It was impossible to overtake anyone and I was not the only person desperately trying to go faster than 1mph.
2. Despite the hot weather, when there's a tiny spattering of rain people must realise that umbrellas are a hazard and try not to poke other walkers' eyes out.
3. Prams and pushchairs - these are not supposed to be weapons, you have your beloved children in them, so don't use them as your means to barge people out of the way.
4. When standing at the edge of busy roads, try to let those who have crossed actually get on to the pavement - is your resistance to give up your space worth someone actually being killed when they finally get through the shuffle to the other side - no? didn't think so.
5. Smokers, please do not throw your finished cigarettes behind you without a moment's thought to the woman shuffling along in their direct flightpath. Ouch, and just not on.

So with these in mind, I now have to make a careful decision come Monday's commute, to walk or tube? Each have their perils but which is the lesser of two evils?