The above is one of many “traffic calming” artistic street signs currently located on George Street on St. Paul’s West Side. Patty noticed them on her way to work one day. According to this report by WCCO, the signs don’t really accomplish their intended purpose of slowing traffic, but they definitely add some eccentric charm to the neighborhood.
You can see my pictures of the signs here.
“Cat” and “Birds” are definitely my favorites. I think they would make me slow down just to have a “huh?” moment.
I drive throught those signs 4 times a day (I live on Robie St W) and, to me, they are just visual clutter. Signs that quickly get boring and serve no purpose. I could really go for a stop sign on that stretch instead.
Huh. I like them, but doubt they serve the intended purpose of calming – but a little part of me smiles.
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