Many guerrilla tactics react to the delays and inefficiencies in attempting to follow proper or legal channels. For example, when local residents appeal to a public works department for an additional crosswalk near a school, impatience will inevitably set in after a time of unresponsiveness. Sometimes an act such as painting an unsanctioned crosswalk is the only response that will move some jurisdictions to action. Many activists are frustrated with their local street system. Whether they are pedestrians or cyclists, in many cases, they are concerned about traffic speeds and safety around the ever increasing number of cars on the roads. Others simply want safer intersections near their children's schools. Whatever the motivation, guerrilla crosswalks are a strategic response by those unsatisfied with existing conditions. Although this tactic appears to respond to unsafe conditions at the interface of pedestrian and automobile circulation , it is not without its opponents. One Public Works official commented in this way, "These changes to City streets are illegal, potentially unsafe and adding to the City's costs of maintenance and repair…. There is potential liability and risk management claims to both the City and the individuals involved." Crosswalks are a signal to drivers that pedestrians may be present. They are intended to group pedestrians for crossing at a safe time. The introduction of new crosswalks can be confusing to drivers and potentially give pedestrians a false sense of security.
Many guerrilla tactics react to the delays and inefficiencies in attempting to follow proper or legal channels. For example, when local residents appeal to a public works department for an additional crosswalk near a school, impatience will inevitably set in after a time of unresponsiveness. Sometimes an act such as painting an unsanctioned crosswalk is the only response that will move some jurisdictions to action. This tactic is often a response to unsafe conditions at the interface of pedestrian and automobile circulation and is not without its opponents. One Public Works official commented in this way, "These changes to City streets are illegal, potentially unsafe and adding to the City's costs of maintenance and repair…. There is potential liability and risk management claims to both the City and the individuals involved." Crosswalks are a signal to drivers that pedestrians may be present. They are intended to group pedestrians for crossing at a safe time. The introduction of new crosswalks can be confusing to drivers and potentially give pedestrians a false sense of security.
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Many activists are frustrated with their local street system. Whether they are pedestrians or cyclists, in many cases, they are concerned about traffic speeds and safety around the ever increasing number of cars on the roads. Others simply want safer intersections near their children's schools. Whatever the motivation, guerrilla crosswalks are a strategic response by those unsatisfied with existing conditions.
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