Jason ThorneNov 19, 2022

Why city planning needs diverse perspectives.

Touring possible commuter cycling routes.

What I saw - Smooth pavement. Separate from traffic. Shade. Not too busy. Perfect.

What my female partner saw - Blind corners. No lighting. No escape routes. Too few users. Wouldn’t use this route.

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Show threadKarmaWatersNov 19, 2022
@JasonThorne there are so many walks and routes of taken when I think "this is lovely (obviously I'd be completely stupid to come this way in the dark) but otherwise a nice walk".
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@KarmaWaters Yes I think that’s a good point … it’s not that we shouldn’t have trails and pathways at all … we just shouldn’t rely on them as the ONLY way to get around on foot / by bike … just like we shouldn’t rely ONLY on on-street options.
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Show threadKarmaWatersNov 19, 2022
@JasonThorne I saw this article about using numbered signs on bridges to help prevent suicides and I thought how helpful it would be if you're in trouble anywhere. You can say Im at point 27 on the old restored towpath rather than trying to describe a vague spot somewhere on a badly lit route when you're sscared out of your wits https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/news/new-id-signs-on-motorway-bridges-to-help-prevent-suicides-3857786
Merseyside Police add ID signs on motorway bridges to help respond to people in crisis

The initiatives aim to help people in emergency situations such as potential suicides or traffic collisions.

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