New York DOT

introduces traffic signs

that use poetry.

Signs have colorful

artwork and helpful haikus

on traffic safety.



The DOT hopes

these "Curbside Haikus" will help

prevent accidents.

Written by poet

John Morse, each sign draws notice

to common problems

Cyclists, drivers and

pedestrians have on streets.

Here's an example:

"A sudden car door,

Cyclist's story rewritten.

Fractured narrative"

Reminds drivers to

be careful when exiting

their cars near bike lanes.

Two hundred sixteen

of the signs will go up in

high-risk areas.

They will be displayed

until next fall. Each also

has a QR code

So smartphone users

can get more information

on safe commuting.