Walking
Bike use in London grew by 43% since 2019, but car use remains roughly the same
The city's efforts to reduce car use have stalled despite ambitious programs like congestion pricing and low-traffic neighborhoods.
Seattle's Pioneer Square to become pedestrian zone during World Cup
The city will restrict car traffic and street parking in areas around Lumen Field on match days.
This Florida town gives residents a free golf cart with each new home
Babcock Ranch discourages driving with ample walking and rolling infrastructure and dense development that offers many of the services residents need within a short walk or ride.
St. Petersburg Launches Sidewalk Master Plan to Close Gaps in Pedestrian Network and Improve Accessibility
The plan will inform priorities for fiscal year 2027.
In Defense of Car-light Planning
By framing car-free as the only way forward, we have made the perfect the enemy of the good. It’s time we emphasize — and promote — small progress.
See the First Complete Map of NYC Walking Traffic
A new model of pedestrian routes and activity can help NYC planners make more informed decisions about transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety improvements.
Meet the Team Working to Create a 1,500-mile Trail Across Texas
The proposed xTx route would safely allow hikers, bikers, and equestrians to cross the entire state from the Louisiana border to El Paso.
“Nobody Walks Here. It’s Too Hot or Cold or Wet or Dry.”
How much does weather actually play into the choices people make about their travel behaviors?
An Ohio School District is Known for its Walkability. A District Overhaul is Jeopardizing That.
Lakewood plans to close some schools and consolidate students to a centralized early education center, eliminating years of work that created safe walking routes to neighborhood schools.
Jeff Speck’s “Interesting Walk,” In Unexpected Art Forms
We thought it would be fun to ask the Planetizen family to show us their version of the Interesting Walk. What we got back surprised and delighted us beyond expectation.
Walking Paths as Everyday Infrastructure
Walking paths are simple yet transformative features in parks that promote health, equity, and community connection, proving that small investments can deliver lasting benefits.
Index Measures Impact of Heat on Pedestrian Activity
When heat and humidity are high, people are more likely to opt for cars when possible.
Unleashing the Power of Cycling With Smart Messaging
Lloyd Alter describes how creative design and copywriting can flip the script and promote active transport.
What the ‘Walk Score’ Misses
A popular walkability assessment omits key factors that impact different demographics and can direct development resources to already wealthy neighborhoods.
Research: Walkability Linked to Improved Public Health
A study reveals that the density of city blocks is a significant factor in communities’ walkability and, subsequently, improved public health outcomes for residents.
The Panacea of Outdoor Human Movement
Humans relish in over-complicating things, but the sweetest and healthiest things in life are the simplest.
Take a Walk: Why Step Count Is the Most Valuable Fitness Metric
Step count remains the most valuable fitness metric for longevity and well-being, offering a simple yet powerful way to track daily movement, reduce health risks, and promote active lifestyles without reliance on complex data or technology.
Study: Americans Spending Less Time Interacting in Public Space
American pedestrians are moving faster and spending less time connecting with other people when walking down city streets.
Southeast LA Road Safety Advocates Call for Improved Infrastructure
Streets in southeastern Los Angeles County have a severe lack of protected bike lanes and traffic safety measures, leading to high numbers of fatalities in a community where many residents depend on walking and biking for daily needs.
20 Safest and Most Dangerous US Cities for Pedestrians
Pedestrian safety is a vital component to a walkable city. Which large cities in the United States have a leg up, and which are trailing behind?
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
