Posted August 21, 2024 in Weblog
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.
Anchorage, Alaska
On July sixteenth and seventeenth, AARP Alaska and America Walks hosted a Walkable Group Workshop and Fast-Construct Pedestrian Security Venture on the Anchorage Senior Exercise Heart. The concentrate on this location has already resulted within the Municipality of Anchorage striping a brand new, everlasting crosswalk on nineteenth Avenue East connecting Chugach Manor Senior Housing with the Senior Exercise Heart!
Shout out to AARP Alaska for this wonderful win!
Howard County, Maryland
Howard County introduced a historic $14.7 million funding in Full Streets and lively transportation within the proposed FY 2025 Capital Funds. This funding will assist pedestrian, bicycle, and infrastructure tasks, together with security enhancements on Cradlerock Manner, new bike lanes, and ADA ramp upgrades. In addition they unveiled multimillion-dollar investments to develop public transportation, replace the Regional Transportation Company’s fleet, and launch the FLASH bus fast transit service. These efforts intention to create safer, extra linked, and sustainable communities in Howard County.
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is ramping up its efforts to enhance avenue security with the set up of over 2,000 velocity humps citywide. As a part of their “Security Surge” program, these velocity humps are designed to decelerate visitors, cut back crashes, and shield pedestrians and cyclists. Unfold throughout all metropolis council districts, the velocity humps will probably be prioritized based mostly on crash information and neighborhood demographics. Town plans to proceed increasing velocity humps to each eligible residential avenue.
Richmond, Virginia
The CVT Canal Stroll is a crucial downtown riverfront path for Richmond residents and guests and the Division of Public Works in Richmond has begun the second part of development to reinforce pedestrian and bike entry. Key updates embody ramp extensions, retaining, partitions, and a shared-use path. The mission, funded by federal and metropolis sources, is anticipated to complete by spring 2025.
Spokane, Washington
Spokane has develop into the most important metropolis in Washington State to get rid of citywide parking mandates, following a 4-1 Metropolis Council determination. This transfer goals at decreasing housing prices and selling multimodal transportation. Town had beforehand eliminated parking close to transit stops, however this coverage goes additional and aligns Spokane with different main U.S. cities like Austin and Portland which have lately dropped parking necessities.
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