Question about annoying yellow bumps...?

Question

Lately I have seen these yellow bumpy strips around buildings...they are popping up everywhere. They are so dang hard to walk on. Does anyone know what they are for? I have been told they are for the disabled, but I dont understand how it helps them.

Answer 1

Maybe they're for blind people so they can 'feel' where they're walking.  They have similar strips in places like China.

Answer 2

They are called truncated domes and are used to help the visually impaired navigate.  They are part of ADA compliance for new sidewalks.

http://www.armor-tile.com/truncated-dome...

Answer 3

They are speed bumps so the buildings don't move to fast.

Answer 4

take away the fun for skateboards

Answer 5

Insensitive much?