"The lack of essential amenities like shade and lighting isn't just a simple inconvenience. For women and gender minorities — half of our population — it can change the trajectory of their lives," said Chelina Odbert, founding principal of the Kounkuey Design Initiative, which developed the structures with input from female transit riders.
That quote sounds like something someone who hasn't had enough shade thrown their way would say.
Thats what I though reading it. Apparently these things can be the difference between life and death waiting for the bus.