Although this destroys visibility and makes driving around them a bit more exciting, this acts as a form of traffic calming. The term for such a technique is called "shared space". [photo & text: Joe Evans]
traffic islands: valuable parking opportunities
In an attempt to provide motorists with extra parking spaces, traffic islands can now be used to park small or large vehicles.
Although this destroys visibility and makes driving around them a bit more exciting, this acts as a form of traffic calming. The term for such a technique is called "shared space". [photo & text: Joe Evans]
Although this destroys visibility and makes driving around them a bit more exciting, this acts as a form of traffic calming. The term for such a technique is called "shared space". [photo & text: Joe Evans]