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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