Walkability Wins Half Thirty-4
A brand new roundup of Walkability Wins. This month we’re showcasing the motion by highlighting extra locations throughout the nation who’re reworking mobility and advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas.
Anchorage, Alaska
On July 16th and 17th, AARP Alaska and America Walks hosted a Walkable Neighborhood Workshop and Fast-Construct Pedestrian Security Venture on the Anchorage Senior Exercise Middle. The give attention to this location has already resulted within the Municipality of Anchorage striping a brand new, everlasting crosswalk on 19th Avenue East connecting Chugach Manor Senior Housing with the Senior Exercise Middle!
Shout out to AARP Alaska for this superb win!
Howard County, Maryland
Howard County introduced a historic $14.7 million funding in Full Streets and energetic transportation within the proposed FY 2025 Capital Finances. This funding will assist pedestrian, bicycle, and infrastructure initiatives, together with security enhancements on Cradlerock Means, new bike lanes, and ADA ramp upgrades. In addition they unveiled multimillion-dollar investments to develop public transportation, replace the Regional Transportation Company’s fleet, and launch the FLASH bus speedy transit service. These efforts goal to create safer, extra linked, and sustainable communities in Howard County.
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is ramping up its efforts to enhance avenue security with the set up of over 2,000 velocity humps citywide. As a part of their “Security Surge” program, these velocity humps are designed to decelerate site visitors, cut back crashes, and defend pedestrians and cyclists. Unfold throughout all metropolis council districts, the velocity humps will likely be prioritized primarily based on crash information and neighborhood demographics. Town plans to proceed increasing velocity humps to each eligible residential avenue.
Richmond, Virginia
The CVT Canal Stroll is a vital downtown riverfront path for Richmond residents and guests and the Division of Public Works in Richmond has begun the second section of building to reinforce pedestrian and bike entry. Key updates embrace ramp extensions, retaining, partitions, and a shared-use path. The mission, funded by federal and metropolis sources, is predicted to complete by spring 2025.
Spokane, Washington
Spokane has change into the biggest metropolis in Washington State to get rid of citywide parking mandates, following a 4-1 Metropolis Council resolution. This transfer goals at decreasing housing prices and selling multimodal transportation. Town had beforehand eliminated parking close to transit stops, however this coverage goes additional and aligns Spokane with different main U.S. cities like Austin and Portland which have lately dropped parking necessities.
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