Sensitive or Stereotyping?
It’s good to acknowledge that people in this harborside development in Miami Beach often cross the road.
But why label the population and purpose of the crosswalk as being for the “elderly”?
A crosswalk is useful for all pedestrians.
Way to Go!
Wayfinding signage (like that displayed in Newport, Vermont) helps residents and visitors find their way.
These types of signs are informative and a placemaking must.
or “Where’s the nearest bathroom?”
Signage in downtown Loveland, Colorado, provides several answers.
This sign was posted in the window of a Maryland bicycle shop.
Seriously, Keep a Distance
Don’t even put a toe in the water.
The illustration on this sign help makes the message clear to non-readers and non-English speakers, too.
