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.

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    8 days ago

    In general yes, but if you have to put a barrier between the road and the footpath to keep people safe the problem isn’t that there are no barriers

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      8 days ago

      Right. It’s the cars. But as long as the cars are there, a barrier is a good quick fix

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        8 days ago

        Banning driving under influence and enforcing speed limits would be a better and quicker fix if you ask me. If a car driver can’t behave they should take away their car.

        Barriers really shouldn’t be necessary on local roads.