Sean here-
Some positive signs for cyclists and sustainable development goals.
Recently I started to notice some sharrows popping up starting in Uto, and on Rt. 111 from Aso station to Aso’s Nakatake.
A sharrow, a combination of Share and Arrow is different from a bike lane in that cyclists share the road with automobile traffic rather than a bike lane in which cyclists have a dedicated lane.
One of the best designs that I have seen. I must believe cyclists were part of the design process.
A cut-out in the design to guide cyclists, with plenty of room on the right for maneuvering, with plenty of room on the decal to the left to help guide drivers around you.
Well done to whoever is responsible. Hopefully, the pictures better describe this better. Also, these pics are not the best examples.
It would be nice if the city planners managing our fair city would get on board and nudge Kumamoto City a bit closer to safer streets for all users and put more than lip service to SDGs.