Traveling On Foot
Walking is not only beneficial for the person walking but creating a walk friendly community is beneficial to all. Walkable communities lead to more social interaction, increased physical fitness and wellness, a decrease in crime, and they help address social and economic problems.
There are many aspects that make up a walkable community. To see just how walkable your community is visit Walk Score.
Benefits of Walking
Health Benefits
- Walking to work and school is a great way to incorporate exercise into your daily schedule
- Each hour spent in a car per day is associated with a 6% increase in the likelihood of obesity
Safety Benefits
- The more people walking in a community the less likely people driving will collide with them
- Making roads safer for pedestrians makes roads safer for everyone
Economic Benefits
- Creating a walkable community can increase an area's economy
- Although people driving tend to spend more per trip, people walking shop more frequently and spend more per capita in a month or a year
Transportation Benefits
- Walking can help reduce traffic and parking congestion, improve safety, conserve energy, and reduce pollution
- Walking infrastructure improvements can help create more compact, mixed, multi-modal communities where residents drive less and use other travel modes
Social Equity Benefits
- Improved walkability allows community members to save money on transportation costs
- Increasing community walkability improves home values, residents' health, and localized air quality
User Groups
Bicycles and Business
Families on Bikes
Getting to School
Seniors on a Roll
Getting Around
Facilities and MarkingsRoutes and Maps
Tips for Traveling
Traveling on Foot
Resources
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Complete Streets Policy
Secure Storage
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