Walkability

Over the years, walkable communities have been replaced by automobile oriented communities. A trip to the grocery store, the bank or the post office typically requires getting into an automobile and driving across town.

Conventional planning methods have overlooked pedestrian needs, resulting in ugly, alienated
streets and dangerous places where we are fearful of walking or are ill at ease. Walking has always been free, therefore planning for a walkable community is the most affordable transportation system any community could invest in.
All users of public streets have a right to share that space. Streets should be designed for the most vulneralbe travelers, such as kids and seniors, rather than the most powerful, the automobiles.  There are a number of different ways to make communities more walkable.  Dan Burden, Director of Walkable Communities, Inc. has compiled some valuable step-by-step instructions, on how to create a more walkable neighborhood.
 

By providing a safe, pleasant atmosphere any neighborhood can become more walkable.

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