Katherine Widen-the-sidewalks (@bakfietsdc) 's Twitter Profile
Katherine Widen-the-sidewalks

@bakfietsdc

Bike mom, Architect, Armchair Urbanist, Feminist. Originally from suburban Houston, lived in the Netherlands, now in DC

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My Dad was a navy diver in the 70s and did his training in the Anacostia because it was so murky and black, basically zero visibility. I hope my kids get to swim here soon! dcist.com/story/23/06/27…

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We’re stuck at the DFW airport AGAIN, this time it’s a problem with the plane. We’ve been waiting for 2.5 hours with no definitive end in sight. I’ll say it again: americanair all the unreliability of a greyhound bus and none of the affordability.

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DC needs a play streets program! Closing down certain local streets at strategic times so kids can play freely and their parents can chat without fear would do wonders! DDOT DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Even in 2023 as an architect, I’m still often the only woman in the room. Today I corresponded with a contractor, civil engineer, structural engineer, and development project manager for separate projects and all of these people were women 🤯🥳

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Honestly, July was pretty hot so I think the news is that much more exciting! People will bike more if you give them the infrastructure to do so!

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The arches are charming, but slow streets, wide sidewalks, lots of trees, and awnings are WAY more adaptable. Shade is good, but we do not need to build this again.