A brand new roundup of Walkability Wins. This month we’re showcasing the motion by highlighting extra locations throughout the nation who’re remodeling mobility and advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas.

Cayce, South Carolina

An annual competition in Cayce, South Carolina featured an illustration of a short lived protected bike lane and a two-mile household bike trip with Mayor Partin. The bike lane is a venture by a Strolling School Fellow who focuses on serving to her neighborhood be extra accessible by rising strolling and biking. 

Thanks to Dara Brown for this win!

Blanco, Texas

The Blanco Metropolis Council unanimously authorized an ordinance decreasing the utmost block size, which was over 1300 ft.  The brand new most block lengths are 278 ft or 612 ft relying on the zoning district.  The brand new smaller blocks match the historic a part of city and can present an ideal basis for walkability.

Thanks to Laura Swinson for this win!

Washington D.C.

Residents of Mount Nice neighborhood efficiently campaigned to shut the road in entrance of Bancroft Elementary throughout key college hours to boost security. The residents coordinated with metropolis companies, recruited volunteers and efficiently turned a harmful visitors scenario right into a community-building initiative. This has not solely improved security for the college but in addition reworked the road right into a vibrant, social house for college kids and households. 

Metropolis Heights, California

The Metropolis Heights Neighborhood Growth Company has been awarded $3.3 million by the California Air Assets Board to develop bike and pedestrian infrastructure, enhancing connectivity within the Metropolis Heights neighborhood. This funding goals to attach key areas just like the Cuatro inexpensive housing advanced with native transit plazas, promote sustainable mobility by means of new bike lanes and enhanced lighting, and help neighborhood outreach efforts. This initiative is a part of broader efforts to advertise sustainable transportation and enhance air high quality within the area.

California

California will make investments practically $930 million {dollars} over the following 4 years to boost bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout your complete state. This funding will fund the development of ADA-accessible sidewalks, curb ramps and visitors indicators that’s vastly useful for walkability. Different key initiatives embody the creation of 265-miles of latest and improved bike lanes. 

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