town planning

I saw something that needs explaining.
there is a big pedestrian crossing right across a car park. zebra stripes and everything. then when it hits the footpath you have to do a 90 degree turn and walk around 50 paces before you can use a zebra crossing to get across the road. Needless to say everyone takes the as the crow flies route and tramples the hedgerow.
The garden looks like its been eaten by sheep. why not follow thru.