Urban Planning with a Twist: Nifty Gadgets That Should Be in Every City

London is full of one-way streets that are hectic and crowded. It can be overwhelming for pedestrians always to remember which way to look for oncoming traffic. Thankfully, city planners had the brilliant idea to add instructions on the pavement. This photo features an example of painted directions. It says, “look right,” which implies that the one-way street traffic comes from the right-hand side. 

It doesn’t get simpler than that! Some people have pointed out that these written directions are found throughout the UK and not just in London. It’s a pretty smart idea. Plus, there seems to be an arrow pointing right at the end, in case pedestrians don’t read English or need more visual assistance. It’s a simple tweak that makes being a pedestrian a little easier.