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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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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

That's very specifically the intent. The road looks to have blind corners to the cycle path. They want a cyclist ideally to dismount and look before proceeding.

These also make it more difficult for mopeds to enter the path.