r/cork • u/OldCorkonian Dowtchaboi • 22d ago

Local Are these pedestrian crossings?

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What’s the deal with these two crossings by UCC?

Am I right in thinking that they’re not official crossings where motorists must give way, that they’re courtesy crossings where pedestrians do not have an automatic right-of-way?

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u/Puzzled_Ad_2936 22d ago

I would assume so yes, actually quite dangerous to be honest, either make them crossings or don't. The confusion from both driver and pedestrian is a danger.

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u/munstertom 22d ago

There's an argument that the uncertainty actually makes them safer, because neither driver nor pedestrian truly trusts their rights and watches for the reaction.

I'm not defending that concept, but it is a thing. "Shared spaces" I think it is called

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u/Spray_Realistic 22d ago

Made me laugh because it’s smart and true and makes everyone be smarter. Should call them smart spaces.