Posted October 18, 2023 in Weblog

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.

Watsonville, California

Large housing, walkability, and enterprise improvement modifications are coming to downtown Watsonville. The Watsonville Particular Plan modifications zoning and redevelopment permitting for extra mixed-use housing developments with outlets, workplaces, and business area close to bus stops and bike trails. There are numerous pedestrian enhancements to sidewalks, crosswalks, site visitors movement modifications, and bus shelters to encourage alternate options to driving. These enhancements name for a highway food regimen that features wider sidewalks and upgraded crosswalks, new bike lanes, and extra frequent bus service.

Montgomery Township, New Jersey

The pedestrian panorama is enhancing in Montgomery. The township committee is finishing up upgrades to security, accessibility and connectivity for pedestrians. The goal areas are Route 206 and Route 518. The upgrades all through the summer time have included  enhancing the bodily look of crosswalks, sidewalks, offering housing choices close to public transit, and lowering site visitors congestion. The aim for these fundamental thoroughfares is that pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders of all ages and skills will be capable to safely transfer all through the realm.

Provo, Utah

The town of Provo is main an important pedestrian undertaking to make Middle Avenue safer for pedestrians as dashing is a serious concern. 5 fundamental points of the road are altering, resurfacing, raised crosswalks, enhanced lighting, shared lane markings for bicycles, scooters and automobiles, and outside eating. The raised crosswalks will present site visitors calming and pedestrian visibility.

Missouri

We all know that distracted driving is without doubt one of the most regarding behaviors in our roadways. Distracted driving crashes, particularly these involving cell telephones, are one of many fastest-growing causes of site visitors crashes. In an effort to scale back that, Missouri has enacted the Siddens Benning hands-free legislation. This prohibits drivers from bodily holding or supporting a cellphone, typing, writing, sending or studying a textual content, recording, posting, sending or broadcasting movies, and watching a video or film.

Nationwide Week With out Driving

In case you missed it, take a look at our weblog with tales from throughout the nation on how native advocates challenged their decision-makers to  expertise their neighborhood with out driving and study concerning the obstacles dealing with their constituents.. 

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