Last weekend I
wrote a post about bikes in which I mentioned that there are two infrastructures layered one over the other here in Amsterdam. Today as I was cycling back from the "winkels" (shops--the local shopping mall) a traffic light was out. A police officer was directing traffic. When it came my turn to go, he pointed at me, then made a cycling motion with his hands. This made me think about how this dual infrastructure would make being a traffic cop doubly complicated.
Kimberly, I've been enjoying your blog so much!
ReplyDeleteI was volunteering at a big ultra running event in the Marin Headlands this last weekend and there was a National Parks ranger who was directing traffic. She was monitoring a three way intersection (with no signals or signs) and waving on cars, bikes and runners (the runners were in it for time, so they definitely had the right of way). It was quite a scene and I appreciated how well she did it!
Hi Merilee--thanks for your comment. Glad you are enjoying the blog. Don't get me started on how cool park rangers are. It's my secret fantasy job!
ReplyDelete