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The problem I have with medians, as implemented in this country, is that there is little to no "horizontal deflection". So while, visually, the space for a driver may seems smaller (and is in fact), they can continue without having to alter their course or speed. I could not find the link, but streetsblog linked to a great story earlier this week re: medians and the way the UK vs. Netherlands do them. The takeaway: In the Netherlands, medians are used as little chicanes. They visually narrow the road and break up sightlines (psychological cues) and they force drivers to steer around them and therefore slow down (physical cues).

by squaredeal on Jun 8, 2012 11:47 am • link • report

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