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The Latest Traffic Illusion

This “canyon” is found along the bike path near Regent’s Canal in London. And you thought sidewalk chalk art was just for tourists. No word on any reduction in actual injuries, or any rise in perceptual ones.

(Thanks Tim)

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2 Responses to “The Latest Traffic Illusion”

  1. Rich Wilson Says:
    June 18th, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Of course to that cyclist, the image is very different. It only works from a particular perspective.

  2. Spinner Says:
    January 26th, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Even though it just an illusion it does certainly seem a bit unnerving to people around the picture.

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