Description

The Walk Score describes how accessible various destinations are to a person walking on foot. This may influence a person’s level of physical activity.


 

Destinations may include:

(1) grocery store

(2) coffee shop

(3) restaurant

(4) parks

(5) libraries

(6) fitness center

(7) schools

(8) parks

(9) hardware stores

(10) clothing stores

(11) music stores

(12) bars

(13) theaters

(14) drug stores

 

The walk score ranges from 0 to 100.

Score

Term

Errands by Foot

Errands by Transport

0 to 24

car dependent

none

all or almost all

25 to 49

car dependent

few

most

50 to 69

somewhat walkable

some

some

70 to 89

very walkable

most

few

90 to 100

walker’s paradise

all or almost all

none

 

The counter to walkability is the need for some means of transportation (car, bike, public transport).

 

Factors influencing ability to walk to a destination:

(1) concurrent illness or disability

(2) safety of neighborhood

(3) physical barriers blocking a direct route (expressways, rivers, etc)

(4) religious constraints

(5) availability of delivery services

 


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