The first part -- narrower lanes and less straight ways (also centerline islands in straight roads, and at intersections) -- are part of Vision Zero approach. T

The first part -- narrower lanes and less straight ways (also centerline islands in straight roads, and at intersections) -- are part of Vision Zero approach. The approach is directed at subconscious level and aims to make driver more attentive, not to complicate or irritate. I drove at such roads, it dosen't feel wrong or irritating. No problem to make a left turn behind a centerline island, rather than cut the turn. I feel much unsafer at big "runway" roads. Fake pedestrian statues and painting are the opposite and strogly discouraged, because they distract driver from real pedestrians and numb attention. These are just fantasies of police departments.