What the Handshake Symbol on a Parking Space Really Means: How Community Exchange Zones Promote Safer In-Person Transactions
Introduction: A Small Symbol With a Big Purpose If you have ever visited a public parking lot and noticed a painted symbol of two hands shaking on the ground, you might have assumed it was decorative or part of a local art project. At first glance, it appears simple and harmless—just a handshake icon marking…