Kris WJan 6, 2025
STREET ART UTOPIA

How 3D Pedestrian Crossings Are Slowing Down Speeding Drivers in Iceland

In the small fishing town of Ísafjörður, Iceland, an exciting development in pedestrian crossing safety has just popped up – almost literally. Speed bumps has been painted that appears to be 3D by way of a cleverly-detailed optical illusion. Not only does the innovative design give foot-travelers the feeling of walking on air, but the 3D painting also gets the attention of drivers, who will be sure to slow down their speed once they spot the seemingly floating ‘zebra stripes.’ […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/01/06/how-3d-pedestrian-crossings-are-slowing-down-speeding-drivers-in-iceland/

How 3D Pedestrian Crossings Are Slowing Down Speeding Drivers in Iceland - STREET ART UTOPIA

In the small fishing town of Ísafjörður, Iceland, an exciting development in pedestrian crossing safety has just popped up – almost literally. Speed bumps has been painted that appears to be 3D by way of a cleverly-detailed optical illusion. Not only does the innovative design give foot-travelers the feeling of walking on air, but the ... Read more

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Jan 6, 2025 at 12:01pmWeb
Show threadRonJan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia Found it on Google maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/LQddwgH9SAzrMCuc8 —> Hafnarstræti 17, 400 Ísafjörður, IJsland
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Show threadxs4me2Jan 6, 2025

@streetartutopia

How cool is that!

Show threadsikeJan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia One thing that comes to mind is 80-something people who shouldn't be driving stopping to check it thinking it's real, and 20 something kids braking suddenly once they notice it too late because they were scrolling their phone...
Show threadnoplasticshowerJan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia cute but with a catastrophic ending
Show threadferricoxideJan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia

Dude in the one picture looks like he's employed by the Ministry of Silly-Walks.
Show threadKanaMaunaJan 6, 2025

@streetartutopia

Sounds great until a nighttime driver veers onto the sidewalk to avoid the unexpected wall.

Show threadS.R. WeaverJan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia Plus the illusion of skateboarding right on the edge.
Show threadJernej Simončič �Jan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia I've seen some similar designs in Slovenia, though they just make the zebra stripes look like slabs: https://www.google.si/maps/@45.5040023,13.6082103,3a,75y,92.49h,90.64t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sYMTNRm26VWIXQiOd7_zKIg!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D-0.64319822721869%26panoid%3DYMTNRm26VWIXQiOd7_zKIg%26yaw%3D92.49177565873096!7i16384!8i8192?ucbcb=1&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDEwMS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
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Show threadChookMother 🇦🇺🦘Jan 6, 2025
@streetartutopia Clever! I wonder if drivers will eventually get used to them and drive just as fast?
Show threadKevin Karhan Jan 7, 2025
@streetartutopia pretty shure that only works well when the road is cleared...
Show threadSo‑Called VaughnJan 7, 2025
@streetartutopia @ultranurd Pfft. I’m certain that from the *pedestrians’* perspective, this paint job will NOT give them “the feeling of walking on air”.
Show threadNicolas Ward Jan 7, 2025
@vaughnsc @streetartutopia But it will look good when you post!