They think protecting drivers cars from scratches is more important than protecting pedestrians from getting hit, so they make the sidewalk part of the “clear zone”
Physical design is not neutral.
Physical design is an expression of our values.
They think protecting drivers cars from scratches is more important than protecting pedestrians from getting hit, so they make the sidewalk part of the “clear zone”
Physical design is not neutral.
Physical design is an expression of our values.
North american traffic engineers don’t give a shit about how many deaths their design causes so long as the road is up to spec according to outdated books that prioritize speed and throughput.
If that barrier was more for peolle falling down the hill it would be taller in size. If I crashed my bike into that barrier i would just end tumbling over the barrier and down the hill.