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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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Just outside of Pontarlier, France

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[–] AchtungDrempels@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

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.