# Clever Sidewalk Extensions The REBAR 'Walklet' Transforms Unused Road into Pedestrian Space By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebar-walklet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/walklet-creates-public-spaces-from-excess-roadways.html) & [walklet.org](http://www.walklet.org/) Since not all cities are lucky enough to boast wide sidewalks like New York, the REBAR 'Walklet' extension would be a welcomed addition anywhere. It is lucky San Francisco that gets to reap the benefits of more pedestrian public space. Inspired by REBAR's own [PARK(ing) Day](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkcycle-parking-day) initiative, the REBAR 'Walklet' sidewalk extension encourages more eco-friendly alternatives to transportation. It is constructed with minimal tools and effort, and also offers a bevy of resting spots for the weary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Sidewalks:** The REBAR 'Walklet' utilizes eco-friendly transportation alternatives to transform unused road spaces. - **Effortless Infrastructure:** The REBAR 'Walklet' can be constructed with minimal tools and effort. - **Pedestrian Public Spaces:** The REBAR 'Walklet' offers resting spots for pedestrians in unused road spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can utilize the REBAR 'Walklet' to increase pedestrian public spaces and improve transportation alternatives. - **Construction:** Construction companies can utilize the REBAR 'Walklet' to complete effortless and eco-friendly infrastructure projects. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Sustainable transportation companies can partner with REBAR to utilize the 'Walklet' to improve transportation alternatives for pedestrians. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Character-Like Roadway Bollards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-bollard.md) - [Nature Care Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livio.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Inclusive Modular Cityscape Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-bench.md) - [Pedestrian-Detecting Crosswalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk.md) - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Accessible Urban Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture-concept.md)