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This is Broken

We should demand better than "good enough" in the design of our environment. This is an attempt at noticing the problem (with the occasional example of good design).

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  • Crossing is Directional (via lot49a) On the right, there is a sign saying you can’t cross the street from here. On the left is a person WAITING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN LIGHT.It’s a simple explanation, the sign applies to one direction but not the other. The thing is that this isn’t a corner, it’s a gently curving section. And you have to have approached from this side of the pole to even see the sign. Not pictured is the bus terminal and mall to the right - the direction from which most people will reach this spot without seeing the sign.The fix is easy. Paint a “don’t cross sign” directly on the road, exactly where you don’t want people to cross.

    Crossing is Directional (via lot49a)

    On the right, there is a sign saying you can’t cross the street from here. On the left is a person WAITING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN LIGHT.

    It’s a simple explanation, the sign applies to one direction but not the other. The thing is that this isn’t a corner, it’s a gently curving section. And you have to have approached from this side of the pole to even see the sign. Not pictured is the bus terminal and mall to the right - the direction from which most people will reach this spot without seeing the sign.

    The fix is easy. Paint a “don’t cross sign” directly on the road, exactly where you don’t want people to cross.

    Posted on August 7, 2009

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