Posted December 19, 20231 yr Why are some Austin sidewalks red? Red sidewalks are popping up around Austin. The unexpected splash of color has been catching eyes and raising curiosity. Why do sidewalks sometimes suddenly shift shades? The mystery prompted North Austin resident Dale Ritzen to write into KUT's ATXplained project, where we answer your questions about Austin's people, places and culture. "We kind of were curious," Ritzen said. "We noticed them ... at Allandale and Burnet Road, and also driving along Airport [Boulevard] near the Lamar [Boulevard] intersection." Inspired by the Dutch The simple answer: They're for bikes and scooters. Austin has followed the Netherlands in adopting red — or terracotta, as the city calls it — to indicate protected bike lanes. In cases where pedestrians and cyclists share a red sidewalk, like at the intersection of Allandale Road and Burnet Road, the red pavement would warn pedestrians that someone might ride by. More below: https://www.kut.org/transportation/2023-12-14/why-are-some-austin-sidewalks-red "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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