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Barriers to Walking

Posted by: Alek Miller

11 November 2009 - 9:00am

This report from NPR briefly looks at causes for concern, when it comes to the decline in walking in the US, including safety and obesity.

"The problem is that our thoroughfares are often designed for cars and traffic flow. In 15 years, they've killed more than 70,000 people. Health groups and others have been pushing for a more walkable, bikeable world and states are realizing things need to change."

Full Story: Group Seeks Pedestrian-Friendly Streets
Source: NPR, November 10, 2009
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The following list shows the top 10 metropolitan statistical areas, as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, where commuting by public transportation has grown the most. None of them are among the nation's top 10 most populous metro areas, and yet seven are within the top 20.
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