An elderly couple strolling hand-in-hand down the sidewalk are approached by a bicyclist heading in the opposite direction. There isn’t room to pass. Can the bicyclist go “off roading” into grass or gravel? Should they dismount and walk by? Do they risk getting hit by a car in the “bike lane” several feet away? In these uncertain moments, near-accidents happen. And they happen often.
Every year in the U.S., more than 40,000 cyclists are injured in traffic collisions, a grim reminder that urban infrastructure is still catching up to the needs of people who walk, bike, or navigate with mobility aids.
When it comes to ADA-compliant infrastructure, proper planning doesn’t stop at material selection or meeting minimum code requirements. The real test of a system’s effectiveness and durability often comes during the harshest months of the year.
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