Just outside of Pontarlier, France
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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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I don't understand why they don't use 1-2 bollards instead of those snakey barriers. Even with regular bikes they're hard to pass.
That's very specifically the intent. The road looks to have blind corners to the cycle path. They want a cyclist ideally to dismount and look before proceeding.
These also make it more difficult for mopeds to enter the path.
They are made to be hard to pass, so cyclists have to slow way down before riding onto the crossing street. They are not meant to keep cars out, maybe as an afterthought.
@DarkThoughts @AchtungDrempels I suspect most planners don’t bike so they simply don’t understand the dynamics. They think they’ve done a good job making it “safe”