From what I have been told is that some playground zones were set up as a way of slowing down drivers; ie instead of putting in a stop sign. IIRC they are talking about getting rid of some of those, as well as getting rid of some where there are no longer kids in the area.
Besides, in my mind it enforces a behavoir in kids that says "cars will always be watching out for you" rather than the safer attitude of "cars often won't see you; it's up to you to watch out for them."
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