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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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What "ability" is required to follow a sidewalk with a slight curve in it?
The ability to give a fuck about someone else's idea of aesthetics when you prefer function... You know, the basic cause of desire paths.
I guess you don't have people in wheelchairs or walkers where you live.
Sidewalks shouldn't be designed as obstacle courses.
People are going to take the shortest route. And they know this it happens everywhere.