MTA Installs High-Heel Safe Grates In NYC
- 8 years ago
Women have been both wearing high heels and walking in cities for decades. Finally, New York City is getting sidewalk grates with such pedestrians in mind.
Women have been both wearing high heels and walking in cities for decades.
Finally, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City has developed a sidewalk grate with such pedestrians in mind.
The surfaces are slip-resistant and the openings measure only a half an inch wide, diminishing the chance a heel will get stuck inside of them.
That could well result in fewer twisted ankles, falls, and awkward attempts to break free.
It could also keep
Women have been both wearing high heels and walking in cities for decades.
Finally, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York City has developed a sidewalk grate with such pedestrians in mind.
The surfaces are slip-resistant and the openings measure only a half an inch wide, diminishing the chance a heel will get stuck inside of them.
That could well result in fewer twisted ankles, falls, and awkward attempts to break free.
It could also keep