Here are some of the latest Walkability Wins, because safe streets aren’t up for debate!
Now in its 10th year of operations, New Orleans’ Lafitte Greenway averages more than half a million visitors to walk, bike, and play along a 2.6-mile trail. The Greenway serves as a junction for accessible recreation, economic development, stormwater management, and community connection.
Shout out to David for this amazing win!
Hanover Township installed a new pedestrian crosswalk with a flashing pedestrian crossing light! This much needed crosswalk now connects pedestrians to the Hanover Municipal Complex, the Veterans Park, the Whippanong Library, two bus stops, and the entrance of a trail. See this change in action here.
Thank you for Walk Bike Hanover NJ for this amazing win!
The city of Monroe is boosting street safety and mobility! City leaders have taken steps to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, connectivity, and joy along key corridors by adding bike lanes, better sidewalks, vibrant murals, and more.
Over the next decade, Chicago must install accessible pedestrian signals at all signalized intersections, as ordered by a federal court. The move will transform the city’s pedestrian grid to be more accessible and safer for pedestrians with visual disabilities.
In a bid to improve its sidewalks — 40% of which are considered deficient — the city of Denver is implementing a new sidewalk program that shifts the responsibility of sidewalk maintenance from property owners to the city. It’s a step in the right direction — moving towards a connected transportation system that includes accessible, safe sidewalks.
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