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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[–] faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago

I'd have to look at a map to be certain, but it sort of looks like the curve the desire path is cutting may be part of a larger traffic-calming measure you often find in residential areas to encourage mindful driving. Pedestrians don't need to be slowed down, and aren't bound to a roadway, so it'd stand to reason they'd just take the shortest distance between two points.