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It's good to acknowledge that people in this harborside development in Miami Beach often cross the road. But why label the population and purpose of the crosswalk as being for the "elderly"?

A crosswalk is useful for all pedestrians.                                         

Wayfinding signage (like that displayed in Newport, Vermont) helps residents and visitors find their way. These types of signs are informative and a placemaking must.

by Melissa Stanton

One of the most common questions asked by any visitor is "Where's the bathoom?" or "Where's the nearest bathroom?" Signage in downtown Loveland, Colorado, provides several answers.

Tourists visiting the ruins of Pompei know exactly where to go regardless of what language they speak

Who knew there's a law about the minimum distance a driver needs to keep when passing a bicyclist? This sign was posted in the window of a Maryland bicycle shop.

Don't even put a toe in the water. The illustration on this sign help makes the message clear to non-readers and non-English speakers, too.