Walkable Cities
What makes a city or town more walkable? Find out how to rate walkability and how to create walkable neighborhoods, cities and towns.
10 Most Dangerous Cities for Walking
A new national report lists the most dangerous cities for walkers and pedestrians in the USA.
Eco-Friendly Tips for Green Walkers
What are you doing to be a more eco-friendly walker? How have you changed your habits to tread more lightly on the earth's resources? What green walking products and eco-friendly habits have you adopted?
Walkable Neighborhoods Keep Residents Thinner
A study shows that residents of older walkable neighborhoods weigh less than residents of less walkable newer neighborhoods. Walkable cities can help keep off weight.
11 Walk Friendly Communities 2011
What the the best cities for walkers? These 11 Walk Friendly Communities were designated by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center. They won this praise for their commitment to pedestrian safety, access and building a comfortable walking environment.
10 Best Walking Cities 2009
How does your city rank? These top walking cities were designated by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) in 2009. They used 19 criteria to determine which were the best walking cities.
Most Walkable Cities
Which cities have been named as the most walkable cities? See listings of the top cities for walkers (as well as some for the worst cities for walkers!)
Walk Score Ranks Top Walkable Neighborhoods 2008
Walk Score Ranks America's Most Walkable Neighborhoods 2008
10 Top Walking Cities 2008
The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) surveyed 500 cities in the USA to determine which were the best and worst walking cities. Criteria were developed with six walking and pedestrian organizations and Prevention magazine.
Worst Walking Cities 2008
These cities are the 10 worst walking cities according to the 2008 14-point criteria of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), pedestrian organizations and Prevention magazine.
My Kind of Walk - 14 Points to Planning Your Walking Route
I've been a trailmaster for walking events and for my walking partners for over 20 years. Each of us has preferences for different kinds of walking trails, what we love and what we avoid. These are what I consider when planning a walk.
What is the Top Walking City in the US
Which city do you think is the best walking city in the US? What is the most walkable city in the US?
What is the Most Walkable City in Canada?
Tell us about your favorite walkable city in Canada.See submissions
America WALKs
Association of pedestrian activist groups in the USA.
Walkable Communities, Inc.
A non-profit corporation organized to help communities become more walkable and pedestrian-friendly.
Walk Score
Walk Score ranks addresses in the US for the ability to lead a car-lite lifestyle. The ratings are based on availability of services within walking distance rather than on a pleasant walking environment.
Partnership for a Walkable America
A national coalition of governmental and non-profit agencies working to improve the conditions for walking in America and to increase the number of Americans who walk regularly.
Walkability Checklist
Rate your walking route for walkability with this checklist.
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Community leaders, parents and schools across the U.S. are using Safe Routes to School programs to encourage and enable more children to safely walk and bike to school.
Sunday Parkways Promotes a Walkable and Bikeable City
Sunday Parkways is sponsored by the City of Portland, Oregon, USA to promote biking and walking. Neighborhood streets are closed to traffic and everyone gets out to enjoy it on foot or bicycle.
