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.

Richmond, Virginia

Main Pedestrian Intervals are coming to 107 of Richmond’s intersections. Beforehand Richmond solely had 28 LPIs. LPIs are an effective way to scale back the variety of crashes involving pedestrians and autos. Earlier than the sunshine turns inexperienced for autos, the pedestrian sign modifications first for just a few seconds earlier than, giving pedestrians a head begin into the intersection. This will increase crossing pedestrian visibility and might cut back the variety of conflicts by as much as 60%. 

Henrico County, Virginia

The Central Virginia path, Fall Line Path, has begun building. The multi-use path will join current and deliberate trails from Ashland to Petersburg and can prolong 43 miles.  The groundbreaking ceremony befell in Henrico. The path in Henrico will move by means of Spring Park and can convey enhancements to this historic 2.8 acre park. Funds from the path come from the county, federal and state grants. 

Santa Barbara, California

The principle highway by means of downtown Santa Barbara, State St., was closed to vehicles in the course of the top of the pandemic. Lately, the town council re-opened the subject and allowed the general public to determine if State Avenue ought to stay closed to vehicles or not. Because of the efforts of alternate transportation advocates like Transfer Santa Barbara County, State will stay a pedestrian pleasant avenue till a minimum of 2026. As well as, the Council additionally voted the Ordinance Committee to create a public right-of-way parklet design program for parklets outdoors the promenade. 

Franklin, Louisiana

The Metropolis of Franklin will use funding from the Transportation Alternate options Program from the Louisiana Division of Transportation and Growth to enhance pedestrian infrastructure, reminiscent of connectivity of sidewalks, accessibility and restore. Latest modifications to the TAP program by means of the federal Infrastructure Funding and Jobs Act and AgCenter Wholesome Communities at LSU, communities not need to contribute a 20% money match to make use of TAP funds. The pliability of the IIJA now permits communities with fewer than 5,000 residents to contribute solely 5% of the overall challenge, making TAP funds extra accessible.

California

Advocates throughout California are celebrating Meeting Invoice 413 signed into legislation by Gov. Newsome designed to extend visibility at crosswalks. This invoice had already been carried out in some cities in California, however now this invoice modifications the California Automobile Code to limit autos from stopping, standing or parking inside 20 ft of the strategy facet of crosswalks. This permits drivers to see if somebody is getting into the crosswalk. 

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