Pedestrian Activism
Issues and organizations dedicated to improving the environment and accommodations for walkers and pedestrians.
Walkable Neighborhoods Keep Residents Thinner
A study shows that residents of older walkable neighborhoods weigh less than residents of less walkable newer neighborhoods. Walkable cities can help keep off weight.
A study shows that residents of older walkable neighborhoods weigh less than residents of less walkable newer neighborhoods. Walkable cities can help keep off weight.
10 Tips for Walking to Work
Make walking to work part of your healthy lifestyle. Walking to work is great for your body and for the earth.
Make walking to work part of your healthy lifestyle. Walking to work is great for your body and for the earth.
Reasons to Start Walking for the Planet
Walking is good for your body and good for the earth. Find out why you should be alking 30-60 minutes a day and making walking a means of transportation
Walking is good for your body and good for the earth. Find out why you should be alking 30-60 minutes a day and making walking a means of transportation
National Walk to Work Day
National Walk to Work Day is held the first Friday in April in the USA to encourage Americans to walk to work for their health.
National Walk to Work Day is held the first Friday in April in the USA to encourage Americans to walk to work for their health.
Best Walking Cities
Prevention magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association have named the top twelve cities that are best suited for fitness and walking.
Prevention magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association have named the top twelve cities that are best suited for fitness and walking.
Sunday Parkways Promotes a Walkable and Bikeable City
Sunday Parkways is a city-sponsored event providing a 6-mile circular route closed to cars, to promote walking and biking. Sunday Parkways highlights Portland as a walkable and bikeable city.
Sunday Parkways is a city-sponsored event providing a 6-mile circular route closed to cars, to promote walking and biking. Sunday Parkways highlights Portland as a walkable and bikeable city.
Walking a Top Sport in 2003
Fitness walking and recreational walking remain top sports in the USA in 2003 according to the SGMA Superstudy of sports participation
Fitness walking and recreational walking remain top sports in the USA in 2003 according to the SGMA Superstudy of sports participation
Walking Still Number One in Britain - But Declining
Walking is still the number one sports and leisure activity in Britain, but as with all activities it has declined since 1996.
Walking is still the number one sports and leisure activity in Britain, but as with all activities it has declined since 1996.
Deadliest Cities for Walkers - Mean Streets 2004 Survey
These pedestrian safety figures were published in a study called Mean Streets 2004 issued by the The Surface Transportation Policy Project. It shows that not only is walking the most dangerous mode of transportation, but that some areas of the country are becoming worse for pedestrians.
These pedestrian safety figures were published in a study called Mean Streets 2004 issued by the The Surface Transportation Policy Project. It shows that not only is walking the most dangerous mode of transportation, but that some areas of the country are becoming worse for pedestrians.
Fines for Walking Too Slow
A London shopping street considers a fast lane and fines for walking too slow, all in an effort to stem "Pavement Rage."
A London shopping street considers a fast lane and fines for walking too slow, all in an effort to stem "Pavement Rage."
Walker Bashing
When radio talk shows diss pedestrian rights, Guide Wendy doesn't stand still for it!
When radio talk shows diss pedestrian rights, Guide Wendy doesn't stand still for it!
Caught in the Crosswalk
Pedestrian dangers from the Surface Transportation Policy Project.
Pedestrian dangers from the Surface Transportation Policy Project.
WalkScore.com: Rank Your Walkability
Enter any address into this web site to rate it for walkability. The score is transportation-based, not fitness-walking based. Neighborhoods score higher if they are dense, with service nearby so you don't need a car.
Enter any address into this web site to rate it for walkability. The score is transportation-based, not fitness-walking based. Neighborhoods score higher if they are dense, with service nearby so you don't need a car.
Facts and Figures on Pedestrian Safety
Casualty figures, age groups, and the role of alcohol.
Casualty figures, age groups, and the role of alcohol.
Is White Enough for Nighttime Visibility?
No. And only your life depends on it.
No. And only your life depends on it.
KidsWalk-to-School
CDC program to encourage kids to walk to school for exercise. Also emphasizes pedestrian safety and grassroots advocacy for safer streets and sidewalks.
CDC program to encourage kids to walk to school for exercise. Also emphasizes pedestrian safety and grassroots advocacy for safer streets and sidewalks.
Making America Walkable
The Federal Highway Administration encourages you to walk and make America more walkable.
The Federal Highway Administration encourages you to walk and make America more walkable.
PedNet Email Discussion Group
An email discussion group for pedestrian issues and activists.
An email discussion group for pedestrian issues and activists.
Pedestrian Safety
Information on pedestrian safety and hazards, with tips on walking safely.
Information on pedestrian safety and hazards, with tips on walking safely.
Prescription for Safety: Walking in Traffic
Tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Streets in America are Unsafe for Kids
How to protect your kids and promote walkability. From the Federal Highway Administration.
How to protect your kids and promote walkability. From the Federal Highway Administration.
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
Products include studies, guides and software for evaluating transportation costs and benefits
Products include studies, guides and software for evaluating transportation costs and benefits
Walkable Communities, Inc.
A non-profit corporation organized to help communities become more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
A non-profit corporation organized to help communities become more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Walkinginfo.org Pedestrian and Bicycle Info Center
A great resource for pedestrian planning.
A great resource for pedestrian planning.