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

Port St. Lucie, Florida

With the award of a Supporting Wholesome Getting older By means of Parks and Recreation grant from the Nationwide Recreation & Park Affiliation and the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC),  the Port St. Lucie Parks & Recreation Division (PSLPRD) launched an evidence-based strolling program referred to as Stroll With Ease. This program has been confirmed to assist folks with arthritis or different associated situations cut back ache, enhance stability, energy and strolling tempo, and enhance total well being.

Millinocket, Maine

2022 Maine State Strolling School Fellow Barbara Riddle-Dvorak is properly on her approach in bringing her Strolling Motion Plan to life. The Strolling Motion Plan centered round accessibility and elevated utilization of the Michaud Path by varied upgrades and enhancements. Utilizing the “Fast Begin Mini Grant” distributed by AARP final yr, Riddle-Dvorak has efficiently put in eleven indicators on the path that embrace icons for ADA accessibility, strollers, and canines on leads.

Columbia, South Carolina

A street food regimen is seeking to remodel considered one of Columbia’s most harmful intersections. By means of collaboration with the South Carolina DOT and the 5 Level Affiliation, the Harden Road Highway Weight loss plan mission is coming to fruition. After years of advocacy to make this space extra accessible and safer for pedestrians and cyclists, there will probably be a discount of lanes and mid-block crossing. The targets are to calm visitors and enhance pedestrian security.

Pennsylvania

The mass transit service in York and Adams Counties in Pennsylvania referred to as rabbitcares has launched a Grocery Cart Program. The group carried out a complete survey of cart recipients and located many advantages. These grocery carts are collapsible carts that make it simpler for people with disabilities or older adults to go on a grocery run.

Hawai’i

Raised crosswalks save lives and that’s the reason the Hawaii Division of Transportation plans on elevating crosswalks throughout the state. The primary raised crosswalk was put in 2019 and there have been some issues however now with over 130 crosswalks, residents are asking for set up in their very own communities. The crosswalks act as a pace bump and gradual drivers down and in addition make pedestrians extra seen to drivers. Set up is simple and value is efficient – an effective way to forestall main crashes.

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