In a rare example of construction sidewalk closures improving life for pedestrians, look at Quinpool and Windsor where the confusing mix of 3 streets has been normalized to 2. A shorter, clearer crossing, and no more worry of getting hit from behind. Hope it’ll be made permanent!

A short crosswalk with zebra stripes and construction in the backgroundA Google Maps view of the intersection showing multiple options of how to cross with arrows pointing out the long crossing distanceA Google Maps view pointing out how pedestrians use to have to worry about getting hit from behind. Also pointing out a hi-viz sign warning drivers of a median that had been knocked over by a car.

John Kyle @JohnKyle