Category: Walking

Posted August 2, 2024 in Weblog By Laura Zurowski Pittsburgh’s public stairways are integral to town’s historical past and some extent of civic and neighborhood satisfaction. They embody Pittsburgh’s historical past, romance, intrigue, and vitality; their presence gives a uniqueness that units it other than different cities. These large flights of concrete and metal provide …

Posted July 31, 2024 in Weblog By Ben Crowther Is it potential to reconnect communities whereas increasing highways that cut up communities? The reply is clear (no!), however state departments of transportation proceed to place freeway expansions first and a few even promote expansions underneath the guise of reconnecting communities. That’s why 155 organizations are …

Posted July 24, 2024 in Weblog When Driving is Not an Possibility Have you ever ever puzzled how individuals handle to get round with out entry to a automobile? Have you ever thought-about what measures are in place in your group to make sure everybody has entry to dependable transportation choices past driving? Many people …

Posted July 17, 2024 in Weblog 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. Montgomery County, Maryland The Montgomery County Planning Board unanimously voted to make the Montgomery Parks Open Parkways initiative on Seashore Drive everlasting. …

Posted Might 15, 2024 in Weblog 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 brief protected bike lane and a two-mile …

Posted July 3, 2024 in Weblog This text was first posted on The Urbanist, and is reposted right here with permission. By Anna Zivarts Anna Zivarts printed When Driving Isn’t an Choice: Steering Away from Automotive Dependency with Island Press in Could 2024. The e-book outlines her expertise as a low-vision nondriver and shines a lightweight on …

Posted July 1, 2024 in Weblog The most recent Harmful by Design report from Good Development America highlights a tragic inequity – American Indian and Alaska Native people are greater than thrice as prone to be killed whereas strolling than the common American. What’s going to it take to reverse that? During the last three …

Posted June 26, 2024 in Weblog By Rachel Cotner Fast construct demonstration tasks are a robust software to enhance the protection of streets with out requiring piles of purple tape, everlasting dedication or substantial funding. A bunch of neighbors can come collectively and make a easy change in a matter of hours. Also referred to …