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.

San Jose, California

San Jose’s metropolis council voted unanimously to ban parking minimums, making it the biggest metropolis to take action! This measure will assist with further targets of being much less reliant on vehicles for transportation, decreasing air pollution, enhancing pedestrian security, and making use of house effectively for issues like housing.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis approaches pedestrian security by putting in the ‘Barnes Dance’ crosswalk in one of many busiest intersections within the metropolis. The stroll button stops visitors lengthy sufficient to cross in any route, together with the longest diagonal crosswalk.

United States

The Group Information – a part of the CDC – collects wins referred to as Group Information in Motion and immediately is a good day to share one! The MD Anderson Most cancers Heart arrange a Wellness Program for almost 20,000 workers to assist promote bodily exercise and general well being and wellness. They made certain the strategy was artistic and inclusive with an worker buy-in and collective possession. Learn extra on the Group Information web site the place you’ll discover examples throughout the nation similar to North Carolina, Minnesota, New Mexico, and several other different spots throughout the US.

Washington, DC

Free bus service has been the discuss of the city, and after a DC Council unanimous vote, DC would be the largest metropolis to supply that service subsequent Summer time! A wholesome transportation system has hopes of addressing fairness points and prevents fare invasion as nearly all of its riders are minorities from low-income communities, who could be affected probably the most.

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