Walk Friendly Communities
WEB23 communities were recognized in June 2022 for their commitments to creating safe, walkable communities. Learn more about them here.
What Makes a Neighborhood Walkable - Walk Score
WEBWalk Score measures how walkable a neighborhood is based on its proximity to amenities, public transit, and pedestrian design. Learn how walkability can improve your health, environment, finances, and community.
What Makes a Community Walkable? | Real Estate | U.S. News
WEBDec 2, 2022 · What Makes a Community Walkable? Many homebuyers focus on walkability in the course of their house-hunting. Here's how to find a walkable neighborhood, and why you might appreciate living...
What is walkability? What does the government spend on it?
WEBJun 18, 2024 · Walkability is the ability to walk to everyday destinations and enjoy safe and pleasant routes. Learn how the federal government spends $6.1 billion on walkability programs that improve safety, connectivity, and health.
Why Choose a Walkable Community? - elemental.green
WEBLifting up public health and safety, while fostering community, make walkable neighborhoods desirable places to live, work, and play. Find yours today! Walkable cities foster community, improve health and happiness.
Communities | Walk Friendly Communities
WEBFind out which cities and towns in the US have been designated as Walk Friendly Communities by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. Learn about their programs, plans, and policies to improve walkability and pedestrian safety.
Walkable communities: Impacts on residents’ physical and social …
WEBWalkable communities: Impacts on residents’ physical and social health. Researchers from Texas A&M University studied residents in a newly developed ‘walkable community’ in Austin, Texas to see how it changed their habits for physical activity and whether it increased social interaction and cohesion in the community.
Redefining Walkability - Urban Institute
WEBApr 28, 2022 · Explore how walkability is shaped by infrastructure, resources, environment, policing, and traffic safety in different neighborhoods of Washington, DC. Learn how policymakers can improve walkability and meet Vision …
Homepage - America Walks
WEBSep 10, 2024 · America Walks is a nonprofit organization that promotes safe, walkable, and equitable places in every community across the U.S. Learn how to join, access resources, and get involved in advocating for change.
Latest | Walk Friendly Communities | A national recognition …
WEBCHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, May 4, 2021—The Walk Friendly Communities program (WFC) recognized U.S. cities for their commitment to prioritize pedestrians and create safe, comfortable and inviting places to walk. These designations demonstrate a sustained commitment to prioritizing people on foot.