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Desire Paths

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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We have these where I live and pedestrians 100% ignore it. Cyclists do pretty often too.

[โ€“] [email protected] 0 points 1 month ago

Then it's probably made wrong. A line and some markings isn't enough.