Newsstand: November 23, 2009
The Making of a Medley
The Daily Photoist: November 23, 2009
Televisualist: A Kinder, Gentler Televisualist
When some people see an erroneous street sign, they call the city to have it fixed. Others will glance for a moment, pop their eyes, and then move along without a second thought. In the case of a faulty curve sign recently erected on Wicksteed Avenue in the industrial section of Leaside, one observer vented their frustration on the sign itself.
After we called the city's transportation department, the sign was promptly removed. A bare metal post was all that remained as of last night.
Photos by Jamie Bradburn
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I'd do that too. Contacting the city about any issue, regardless of importance, means perhaps a 1/2 chance it'll get resolved. If you have a good councillor, you can improve your odds.
I have the exact same situation on my street. It curves one way while the sign shows it curving the other way.
Just goes to show you that most traffic signs are superfluous. There is a movement to reduce the number of traffic signs along roads.
I have a no stopping sign on a pole about two feet away from a stop sign. Couldn't stop laughing when they put it up.
I've seen a thin pole with five different signs attached to it. Needless to say it was crooked.
Saw this feature on the BBC site the other day. It seems pretty appropriate in this thread:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7696004.stm