Bench Placement - FAIL

The Norwood Bridge over the Red River in Winnipeg has two types of railings -- a metal railing along most of its length, and a stone railing where the sidewalk bumps out.

The metal railing is mostly transparent, and would allow someone sitting on a bench next to it to enjoy the view.

However, the benches are at the bumpouts, which could be a good place to relax and enjoy the view of the river.  Except . . . . 

The stone railings at the bumpouts are mostly opaque, so anyone sitting on the benches will have a very poor view of the river.