Object Annotation by teh Lolbrarian
March 24th, 2008 7:23 PM"Dear Traffic Signal,
I must say that I particularly appreciate you, of all the traffic signals I have known. You have the awesome power to stop all traffic at once, allowing me to cross in any direction I please. I can walk conventionally, straight across, or I can stroll diagonally, defying the usual rules of street-crossing while saving time and energy. You give me a feeling of importance and safety that I rarely experience as a pedestrian. Thank you, traffic signal!
Affectionately yours,
me."
The actual note:
My sticky stuff was inadequate to this task! Fortunately I was able to recycle tape that was already in situ. Once again, the traffic signal assists me!
This sign on the other side of the pole explains the traffic signal's magical powers:
And here is the traffic signal doing its most excellent work:
note
my note of appreciation
traffic signal note affixed
the note affixed to the object being appreciated
diagonal crossing ok
Sign explaining the traffic signal's magical powers.
signal in action
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foecake3 comment(s)
Seconded.
What's around that would 'require' the diagonal walk thing? Is it mostly pedestrians that traverse the area? .... Even still, I can't think of a reason for it.
It's at an intersection on a large university campus with a lot of pedestrian and car/bus traffic. It probably does do some good in reducing death-defying pedestrian antics as people rush to class, lunch, or the bus, and it probably helps remind drivers to slow down and mind the students (since some do still cross anywhere). What's strange is that there's another one at a significantly less busy intersection a block away. I can't figure that one out at all.
i have never seen a signal such as this! i'm sure that if i had encountered one, i would feel the same way. all traffic lights should be so respectful...