I assume you mean a 'median strip'. They are used to encourage and make informal pedestrian crossings safer. http://aseasyasridingabike.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/picture-3.png
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I assume you mean a 'median strip'. They are used to encourage and make informal pedestrian crossings safer.
http://aseasyasridingabike.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/picture-3.png