A self-service guide for assessing a community’s walkability.
by AARP
In too many communities, people can’t safely walk to where they need or want to go due to a lack of sidewalks, crosswalks, or other safety features that make streets safe for pedestrians and drivers.
A walk audit is a simple activity in which an individual or a team observes and evaluates the walkability of a location to document how and if pedestrians can safely travel along a street, navigate an intersection, and get from point A to B, C, and so on.
Who can conduct a walk audit? Anyone!
The AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit can be used by local leaders, advocates, community organizations, and residents to …
• enable people to get around without having to drive
• help reduce traffic congestion and pollution
• inspire the development of pedestrian-friendly streets
• increase exercise opportunities for people of all ages
• gather input about community infrastructure needs
• educate residents about street design elements that support safety
• encourage social interactions among neighbors
• give a boost to property values
• empower community leaders and residents to be the agents of needed change
Attached document published January 2023
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