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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Signs, Signs #2




I think this is one of my all time favorite signs:

There is one situated in each end of a tunnel in a small rural place in Norway. I'm not talking about the big 3,8m sign. This is all about the little brown box, actually a painted mailbox. Inside there is a torch light that cyclists with insufficient light on their bikes can borrow to get them safely through the unlit tunnel. At the other end there is a similar box, to leave the torch light in, for the next cyclist. 

How cool is that?



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11 comments:

Lesley said...

How thoughtful. And so trusting!

Anonymous said...

now that is pretty neat. salute to whoever thought of this idea.

Anonymous said...

It must ben an honour living at a place where something alike is possible. More than impressed ! Please have a wonderful Thursday.

daily athens

VioletSky said...

I suppose it saves on having lightbulbs burning 24 hours a day.

am glad you explained it, I was a bit confused about the symbol at first.

EG CameraGirl said...

What a nice idea!

MarieElizabeth said...

What a wonderful community oriented idea. I almost want to ride through there just to use the torch!

Unknown said...

what a thoughtful idea! this could be a life-saver.

Signs,Signs

Inge said...

Hvor er det cool.. fantastisk god ide.. :-)

Andy said...

It would be a good place to exchange my worn out batteries:) By the way... just how dark is it in there?

Inger-M said...

I agree with you all, it's a great idea!
Andy: it gets pitch black in there, even in daytime, as the tunnel is curved, so in the middle you don't see either opening!

RedPat said...

How civilized that is! I think they would all disappear here.

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