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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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Anything weird like this is usually to meet ADA requirements for wheelchairs.
Can only have so much slope each way.
That makes sense, you cross the road here and there's one of the major bus stops on the other side.