A brand new roundup of Walkability Wins. This month we’re showcasing the motion by highlighting extra locations throughout the nation who’re remodeling mobility and advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas.
Rochester, New York
Rochester’s Internal Loop freeway removing is setting a exceptional instance for cities throughout the nation. The primary section of removing has revitalized downtown with new housing, companies, and public areas. As section two commences, group voices are shaping the imaginative and prescient, guaranteeing equitable growth that heals previous injustices and reconnecting neighborhoods severed by the freeway. With steadfast management and grassroots collaboration, like Hinge Neighbors, Rochester is paving the way in which for inclusive city renewal that reconnects neighborhoods divided by previous freeway development.
Shout out to Hinge Neighbors for this wonderful win!
Los Angeles, California
Paving the way in which for accessible mobility for younger folks, Los Angeles Metro Board of Administrators made the Metro’s GoPass program everlasting. What began off as a mannequin program piloted by Transfer LA, this system supplies free rides for college students countywide and is the biggest fareless scholar, roughly 1.15 million college students, transit program within the US. This initiative exemplifies the shift in the direction of equitable, sustainable transportation options that prioritize youth and cut back obstacles. By paving the way in which to domesticate a tradition of transit use from an early age, the advantages of this program are big.
Shout out to Transfer LA for this wonderful win!
Elm Grove, Wisconsin
The group group LEGACY The Pathway Venture in Elm Grove, WI is to convey consciousness for assist, group involvement and funding concepts to finish a 1989 proposal to offer connectivity by way of off-road pathway system to varsities, village park and downtown. A brief time period answer for an on-street shoulder walkway subsequent to Tonawanda Elementary faculty led to the development of Highland Drive pathway. At the moment, the Gebhardt pathway was accomplished final fall and a brand new pathway part is beneath progress.
Shoutout to Elm Grove Pathway Venture for this wonderful win!
Las Vegas, Nevada
The $250M Maryland Parkway Bus Speedy Transit (BRT) mission is ready to start development this yr, enhancing accessibility and security alongside a 12.5-mile hall. With 42 new transit shelters, upgraded pedestrian crossings, and sustainable buses, this mission guarantees a cleaner, quicker, and extra frequent transit service. By 2026, Maryland Parkway might be reworked, benefiting 63,000 residents and over 100,000 employees, boosting financial development and strengthening group identification.
Minnesota
Two Strolling Faculty Fellows wrote and obtained Protected Routes to Faculty program funding for his or her faculties. Governor Tim Walz introduced that 35 Minnesota faculty districts will obtain $1.4 million in grants to reinforce visitors security round faculties as a part of the Protected Routes to Faculty. The initiative goals to make strolling, biking, and different energetic transportation strategies safer and extra accessible for college students, selling their well being and well-being. The grants cowl planning, mission implementation, and college district coordinator funding from July 2024 to 2027.
Shoutout to Laura and Chris for this wonderful win!
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