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Walk Score
http://walkscore. com/
Walk Score helps people find walkable places to live. Walk Score
calculates the walkability of an address by locating nearby stores,
restaurants, schools, parks, etc.
Walkable neighborhoods offer surprising benefits to our health, the
environment, and our communities.
Better health: A study in Washington State found that the average
resident of a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood weighs 7 pounds less
than someone who lives in a sprawling neighborhood1. Residents of
walkable neighborhoods drive less and suffer fewer car accidents, a
leading cause of death between the ages of 15 - 45.
Reduction in greenhouse gas: Cars are a leading cause of global
warming. Your feet are zero pollution transportation machines.
More transportation options: Compact neighborhoods tend to have
higher population density, which leads to more public transportation
options and bicycle infrastructure. Not only is taking the bus
cheaper than driving, but riding a bus is ten times safer than
driving a car2!
Increased social capital: Walking increases social capital by
promoting face-to-face interaction with your neighbors. Studies have
shown that for each 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car
commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent3.
Stronger local businesses: Dense, walkable neighborhoods provide
local businesses with the foot traffic they need to thrive. It's
easier for pedestrians to shop at many stores on one trip, since they
don't need to drive between destinations.
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