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Community and Economic Development Toolbox: Pedestian-Friendly Cities Page 1 of 4
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<br /> Toolbox Home Pedestrian-Friendly Cities
<br /> Getting Started
<br /> Source: Minnesota Cities
<br /> Using the Toolbox October 1998
<br /> Go Tools Kent Robertson, Ph.D.,
<br /> St. Cloud State University-Minnesota
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<br /> Walking,the most widely utilized from of transportation in
<br /> Contact Us the world,has become increasingly difficult in large and
<br /> • small cities. The benefits of a pedestrian-friendly city are
<br /> CaRDI abundant. By reducing the necessity of the car for all trips,
<br /> goals related to sustainability and environmental quality are
<br /> Cornell Cooperative enhanced. The more people are on foot, the greater the
<br /> Extension opportunities for social contact and interaction,thus
<br /> promoting a greater sense of community.A pedestrian-
<br /> Penn State friendly environment helps maintain the vitality of the
<br /> Cooperative downtown area, a major objective of many cities. In addition,
<br /> Extension fewer traffic accidents involving pedestrians occur. Finally, a
<br /> city that is oriented more towards pedestrians can reduce
<br /> tpert tiling Oi is municipal expenditures in the areas of road construction and
<br /> ;� maintenance, police and ambulance service, uninsured
<br /> `t New: pihr; 'h t medical costs, and infrastructure.
<br /> ,lay2 2002 A fundamental principle underscores a pedestrian-friendly
<br /> ' � � city: People will choose to walk if the pathways are safe,
<br /> comfortable and enjoyable; if distances between destinations
<br /> are deemed walkable; and, if destinations are clearly linked
<br /> by a network of sidewalks and pathways. With this in mind,
<br /> here are seven recommendations to assist cities in becoming
<br /> more friendly to pedestrians.
<br /> • Reduce traffic speeds. Nothing discourages walking more
<br /> than fast moving traffic. Faster traffic results in a more
<br /> dangerous and less enjoyable walk.
<br /> http://www.cardi.cornell.edu/cd toolbox_2/tools/ped_friendly_cities.cfm 6/21/2002
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