Rather than being the “Pedestrian nuisance” you labeled them March 17 on page one, the tiled bollards on the Downtown Transit Mall function as a signal to pedestrians that they are approaching an alley and should cross with caution, as well as a physical barrier preventing cars from driving onto the sidewalk when turning from an alley.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 3, 2003. Read the original PDF.