Can Pedestrian-friendly Planning Encourage Walking?

Does changing the built environment by making it more 'walkable' prompt people to change their travel habits?

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May 4, 2004, 5:00 AM PDT

"A shift has occurred in urban and transportation planning of latea move toward exploring how the built environment can be altered to make people less dependent on private vehicles. By making cities more compact, streets more connected, mixing residential and commercial uses, and increasing transit services, the theory goes, people will drive less and walk, bike, and use public transportation more often."

Thanks to Traffic Safety Center Newsletter

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Monday, May 3, 2004 in Institute Of Transportation Studies

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