this post was submitted on 19 Jul 2023
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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Well it is kind of weird that there is a barrier there

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's likely to stop cars going down there. It also likely aims to slow down bikes and scooters, going into an area with more pedestrians.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It also likely aims to slow down bikes and scooters

It certainly succeeded with that!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't think it's supposed to be quite so literal in its application though.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

delta-v is a cruel mistress

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Not really, the sidewalk turns left in front of the house across the driveway. The area behind that gate looks to be a private drive. It probably abruptly ends in a more painful landing area than what that gate gave.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

is it though? Could be a private drive