Speed Humps Confuse Sydney Pedestrians

0:00Sydney drivers and walkers are facing confusion over speed humps that look just like pedestrian crossings. Last month, a local paper highlighted one in Riverwood between two bus stops and readers flooded in with dozens of similar spots across the city. Councils have jumped in with fixes like wrapping poles in yellow and orange mesh or blue cardboard on ballards to warn that these are not crossings. In places like Lang Cove and George River, they've added yellow do not cross markings and signs to slow traffic in busy shopping areas. Locals are still mixing them up, with photos showing people J walking right over the humps and thanking drivers who stop. In Earlwood, residents complain about the setup on Homer Street, where white stripes on the sides fool both pedestrians and motorists. Not all are mistakes though. In Bondi, some with side stripes are actual continuous footpaths designed to give walkers priority and cut speeds by about 25% at spots like Beach Road and Glen Air Avenue. State transport officials say Councils follow guidelines to make these clear and consistent across areas, but isolated humps keep causing mix-ups as efforts continue to sort out the roads.

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