While it may be obvious to some people, it's worth repeating that if you have nowhere to walk to, you won't walk. Considering how important physical activity is for health, car-centric urban design such as the kind in most of the US creates an environment that's not conducive to being healthy. Not Just Bikes takes a closer look.
Kevin Crean
11mo
It’s the purposeful short walks throughout he day that quickly add up and lead to real benefits. It’s easy to skip a gym workout because you get stuck late at the office or a run because of bad weather, but the walk to the subway or to the coffee shop is accomplished without thinking. Neighborhood walkability is key.
Jaclyn Nunziato
11mo
This was a great watch. The health benefits and the social infrastructure that comes when we are out of the car are so integral. Truthfully, my 90 grandfather walks more on an average day than I do. I'm glad he has sidewalks, flat roads, and neighbors who wave and stop to chat.
I follow the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, found online at health.gov. I sometimes walk on shared paths in urban parks for aerobic activity.
David Snyder
11mo
At any scale I’m all about the journey, but a quest improves it.
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You should add to “if you have nowhere to walk to” + “or no way to walk there” to make it a bit more complete. In some cases, it’s not the lack of a destination, it’s an issue of overcoming the obstacle in between.