Hendel in D.C.

“There are certain things we know to be true. Narrower lanes make motorists want to drive slower, so does a tighter turning angle at an intersection. Wide sidewalks with covered bus shelters, benches, and stormwater-absorbing bio-swales attract pedestrians (and store customers!). Bike lanes and bike boxes give would-be cyclists an added level of confidence, and they remind motorists the road is designed for all, not only cars. Sidewalk bulbouts at intersections put pedestrians and motorists within each other’s lines of sight. Good engineering effectively guides people in how to coexist on the city’s streets. It’s essential, and D.C. has to keep pushing itself on the design front. Pedestrian safety is not possible without top-notch engineering.” 

~Neha Bhatt, chair of D.C.’s Pedestrian Advisory Council