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.
Cayce, South Carolina
An annual pageant in Cayce, South Carolina featured an indication of a short lived protected bike lane and a two-mile household bike journey with Mayor Partin. The bike lane is a undertaking by a Strolling School Fellow who focuses on serving to her neighborhood be extra accessible by rising strolling and biking.
Thanks to Dara Brown for this win!
Blanco, Texas
The Blanco Metropolis Council unanimously accepted an ordinance lowering the utmost block size, which was over 1300 toes. The brand new most block lengths are 278 toes or 612 toes relying on the zoning district. The brand new smaller blocks match the historic a part of city and can present an excellent basis for walkability.
Thanks to Laura Swinson for this win!
Washington D.C.
Residents of Mount Nice neighborhood efficiently campaigned to shut the road in entrance of Bancroft Elementary throughout key college hours to boost security. The residents coordinated with metropolis companies, recruited volunteers and efficiently turned a harmful visitors state of affairs right into a community-building initiative. This has not solely improved security for the college but in addition reworked the road right into a vibrant, social house for college kids and households.
San Diego, California
The Metropolis Heights Group Improvement Company has been awarded $3.3 million by the California Air Sources Board to develop bike and pedestrian infrastructure, enhancing connectivity within the Metropolis Heights neighborhood. This funding goals to attach key areas just like the Cuatro inexpensive housing advanced with native transit plazas, promote sustainable mobility via new bike lanes and enhanced lighting, and assist neighborhood outreach efforts. This initiative is a part of broader efforts to advertise sustainable transportation and enhance air high quality within the area.
California
California will make investments almost $930 million {dollars} over the following 4 years to boost bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure throughout your entire state. This funding will fund the development of ADA-accessible sidewalks, curb ramps and visitors indicators that’s vastly useful for walkability. Different key initiatives embrace the creation of 265-miles of recent and improved bike lanes.
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