3D Pedestrian Crossing Divides Residents of Spanish Village

In Spain, a pedestrian crossing painted with an optical effect is creating controversy by dividing residents over its effectiveness.

In a village in Spainand 3D pedestrian crossing created by local artists is the subject of heated debate. According to some residents, this optical effect could disrupt motorists.

Optical illusion sparks debate in Spain

This unusual pedestrian crossing was created by Miguel Angel Perez et Juan Diaz Patriciotwo artistes premises. Its main objective is to improve child safety by requiring motorists to to slow down. Thanks to a optical effect generated by the artists, the white stripes of the passage seem to float above the road. This therefore gives the impression of a obstacle real. But this unusual initiative divides the inhabitants.

Some passers-by greet efficiency of this measure. They find that it makes drivers slow down more. On the other hand, others think that this visual effect could cause dangerous reactions. The prospect of seeing a pedestrian crossing float on the road could destabilize some drivers. This could therefore lead to accidents due to confusion.

Located near a school in the village of El Campillo, this pedestrian crossing continues to be controversy. Used every day by parents and their children, it is clearly of capital importance. It is therefore necessary to ensure that this pedestrian crossing cannot create further risks.

A 3D pedestrian crossing that could prove disruptive

According to the regulation in force in Spain, pedestrian crossings must consist of wide white stripes parallel to the roadway. It is also written that the addition of patterns or of alternating colors is strictly forbidden. This last point therefore raises questions about the compliance of this 3D pedestrian crossing. This pedestrian crossing has therefore created a controversy because it does not fully meet the requirements of road safetydespite its creative design.

After the appearance of this pedestrian crossing, the inhabitants of the village are therefore still shared. It is clear that this pedestrian crossing is there for the safety of children entering and leaving the school. It was also placed in an area where some motorists tended to drive a little too fast. However, some residents of El Campillo believe that this atypical design could be a potential obstacle for untrained drivers. This optical effect could be confusing to drivers who are not familiar with this type of art.

Several countries have already tried to encourage drivers to slow down using optical illusions. The results are quite mixed, and road safety innovations often spark debates about their real effectiveness. For the moment, local authorities have not yet made a final decision on the future of this 3D pedestrian crossing.