The Electoral College gives a numeric advantage in the election of the president to the smaller states, as the minimum number of electors for the small states is three compared to one for the election of representatives. On the other hand, the winner-take-all method of voting favors the larger states.
This clear width minimum is the minimum width for passage and not a sidewalk width recommendation [PROW Guide, Sec. 3.2.1]. The clear width is the width of section of the walkway that is completely free of obstacles, vertical obstructions and protruding objects. The 36 inch width is the minimum width required to provide sufficient space for a person who uses mobility aids to travel within the restricted space [ADAAG, Sec. 4.3]. However, restricting the pedestrian zone to 36 inches prevents passing and does not allow for 2-way travel.
Large homes can have walkways six to 10 feet wide to fit the proportion of the building. A path 30 feet or longer should be five to six feet wide to make it fit the space more comfortably. The minimum width of a walkway is determined by basic needs. Average human shoulder width is 18 inches. Allowing an extra six inches, the walk should be a minimum of 24 inches wide for one person. It must be twice that wide, 48 inches, to accommodate people walking in opposite directions at the same time.