>>1296797>I don't need to cross every road in a straight line at every point, or have a mid-block crosswalk at 100m intervals everywhere.I partly agree, but pedestrian traffic is the most detour-sensitive mode of traffic, so forcing them to go around will always lead to some people crossing the street where you don't want them to.
>A pedestrian underpass will be less of a height difference, lacking the road clearance needed for an overpass.You still need a lot of length for ramps and stairs. Additionally, underpasses will always be "scary" for some people, especially if they aren't well lit or maintained.
>No idea what kind of road or location is that, but If it connects the higher floors of the buildings on both sides directly, then it has a purpose, especially for a footbridge. It's in Essen right by the Folkwang Museum. It crosses a normal four-lane road that doesn't even see that much traffic apart from rush hours. The bridge itself isn't connected to anything, and its just office buildings and the museum around.
