Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with curb extensions benefits neighborhoods with a high percentage of parents of young children, older or disabled residents, high rates of traffic fatalities, traffic injuries, and large traffic volumes.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with on-street bike parking racks and secure bike parking stations benefits neighborhoods with limited bike parking and sidewalk space, and a high percentage of bike commuters, bike lanes, and residents living in poverty.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with trees, plantings, or other greenery benefits neighborhoods with limited park access and tree canopy, high surface temperatures, and high rates of asthma, air pollution, and noise pollution.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with bioswales, green gutters, and other surfaces that allow water to seep into the earth benefits flood-prone neighborhoods with excess asphalt and limited permeable surface area.

Clearing the curb space next to a crosswalk and upgrading that space with sheltered bus boarding and waiting areas benefits neighborhoods with a high percentage of parents of young children, older or disabled residents, a high number of bus commuters and bus lanes, slow bus speeds, limited sidewalk space, and high surface temperatures.