The intersection of Enfield Road, Baylor Street, and Parkway near Castle Hill in Old West Austin wasn't much to look at until the city built a pedestrian crossing there earlier this year. The crossing included a central island, known variously as a "safety island or "refuge island" -- a street design feature intended to increase pedestrian safety by dividing the lane and reducing the amount of time a person crossing the street is exposed to traffic.
They usually aren't much to look at, but this pedestrian . . .
