Regional Pedestrian Plan Kicks Off!
The Plan will identify and recommend policies and practices to facilitate and encourage walking as a convenient, safe, and practical form of transportation throughout the 101 cities and towns of the MAPC region.
What are the most important issues facing pedestrians in our Region?
Take our survey, found at: Survey
Selected Survey Responses to Date:
Top 5 Most Important Elements of a
Good Walking Environment |
| Presence of sidewalks |
87.2% |
| Multiple types of destinations in the same area |
63.4% |
| Presence of crosswalks |
58.2% |
| Aesthetically pleasing route |
50.7% |
| Street lights |
44.3% |
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Major Obstacle for Pedestrians in
My Community |
| Poor snow/ice removal |
77.3% |
| Poor sidewalk conditions |
44.9% |
| Lack of safe crossings |
39.3% |
| Insufficient traffic enforcement |
32.5% |
| Sidewalk obstructions |
26.9% |
| Not accessible for people with disabilities |
21.3% |
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How are the Conditions for Pedestrians in
Your Community? |
| Good |
40.7% |
| Fair |
44.5% |
| Poor |
14.6% |
(survey responses as of 4/1/08; based on 1,829 responses) Do you agree? Are there other walking-related issues on your mind? Take the Survey!
Sidewalk Coverage in the MAPC Region
Studies have found that presence of sidewalks greatly increases pedestrian safety. Sidewalk coverage in our region varies, with large gaps in many communities. Our analysis shows that 59% of the roadway miles in the region that allow pedestrians lack sidewalks. Check the map to see how well your community is covered.
Keep checking back for updates!
For more information, contact: pedplan@mapc.org
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