Cities like Washington, DC, often prioritize car convenience, but this comes at a significant cost to children’s safety. Despite being a city with strong child-friendly policies like universal pre-K and paid parental leave, DC’s urban design still heavily favors cars over kids. The linked article argues that safer, more walkable, and bike-friendly neighborhoods are essential for children’s well-being. By reducing car dependence and investing in public transportation and safer street designs, cities can create environments where children can thrive independently and safely. This can be a priority in Iowa cities when repaving or redesigning streets, do we want the priority of our communities to be cars or the people that live there?
Read the article here.