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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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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

it looks like there could have been metal posts at these spots, maybe a fence to only let pedestrians through, and cyclists started going around

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 4 weeks ago

Those are just leaves. No local authority would leave twisted metal pole bases ready to slice people's heels. Surely...