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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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[โ€“] SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Anything weird like this is usually to meet ADA requirements for wheelchairs.

Can only have so much slope each way.

[โ€“] Aussiemandeus@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

That makes sense, you cross the road here and there's one of the major bus stops on the other side.