For a relatively pedestrian-friendly ‘hood, Westwood’s got some ‘tard-y shit going on. First, the ‘hood got called out for its ridiculous 275-feet-long bike lane. And now, BikingInLA points out that a Westwood pedestrian crosswalk’s marked with a no crossing sign (via Streetsblog LA). WTF?!
BikingInLA calls this abhorrence “the world’s first crosswalk where no pedestrians are allowed — despite the presence of a working pedestrian signal.” How do Bruins deal with these confusing messages?
Earlier: DOT Wants to Remove Crosswalks to Protect Pedestrians.
Update: Thanks to the work of Damien at Streetsblog LA, the offending no pedestrian sign has now been removed.
Photo via BikingInLA
I’m guessing that (a) most people ignore it, and (b) the sign is a holdover from the construction that was, until recently, going on there. That street is now lined by fancy, totally unaffordable new apartments. The sign is probably a relic.
Comment by KateNonymous — February 10, 2009 @ 11:04 pm
WTF, indeed. In Ohio pedestrians have the right of way unless jaywalking. The police will cite them in Columbus.
Comment by David Rice — February 11, 2009 @ 5:14 am
Apparently the sign is now gone.
Comment by KateNonymous — February 11, 2009 @ 6:59 pm