Walking/Jogging Routes

Since everyone walks, it’s easy to take for granted. And that’s exactly what the transportation planning profession has done — with rather unfortunate results. Consider:

Walking Frequency

• Walking is by far the most popular form of physical activity in the United States.

• Although 41% of all trips made in the United States are one mile or less, fewer than 10% of all trips are made by walking and biking.

• According to the CDC, only 13% of children walk to school today compared with 66% in 1970.

• Parents driving children to school comprise 20-30% of morning traffic congestion in urban areas.

• Children on a walking school bus walk at about 2 miles per hour, which is half the rate of a typical young adult. 

• The average person takes 2,000 steps per mile. 

Walking and Health

• According to the CDC , 33% of U.S. adults are classified as obese (BMI≥30), compared to 15% in the 1970s.

• Brisk walking (≥3.5 mph) has been shown to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, increase high-density lipoprotein, and even reduce risks of bone fracture.

• Brisk walking has also been associated with lower mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

• 21% to 34% of U.S. adults meet public health recommendations (5 times per week for at least 30 minutes) for physical activity by walking.

• In the last 40 years, childhood obesity has increased 5-fold for kids age 6-11.

We've used Map My Run to calculate running/walking routes in the local community to show location, mileage & elevation. .  You can even use Map My Run to create your own route!  All routes start and end at the same location and have sidewalks provided for the duration of the walk/run.   You will start at one location, run to the location and then return back to the first.

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