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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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A pair of parallel desire paths (sh.itjust.works)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

How did those happen, if there is a perfectly good path running parallel to them? Does the path flood often?

[โ€“] OneWomanCreamTeam 2 points 3 months ago

I'd guess those are from vehicles that are driving beside the path where people are walking.

Maybe a maintenance truck, or something.