The Green Elephant - 4. Walking

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What Is Italy's Evening Tradition, La Passeggiata?Learn about la passeggiata, the art of taking a walk in the evening, an Italian social ritual you'll see in many parts of Italy.

Vision Zero in America's Most Walkable City - STREET DESIGNSTREETS FOR PEOPLE ARE THE WAY TO CUT FATALITIES TO ZERO—BUT NYPD COMMISSIONER BRATTON DOESN’T AGREE CITING AN INNOVATIVE NEW MOVEMENT known as Vision Zero, Mayor DeBlasio and NYC DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg have pledged to reduce traffic fatalities in New York City to zero in ten years. In response, the NYPD last week arrested …

Why Walking Is My Favorite Mode Of Transportation - Mr. Free At 33

Why walking after dinner is good for youSo if you are feeling sleepy and bloated after a big meal, get up from the table and get to walking. Your body will thank you later.

5 Reasons Walking Is Underrated | Walking | MyFitnessPalReap full-body benefits from the simple act of walking.

Promoting a culture of walkingMelbourne has outpaced Vancouver as the most liveable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey. It was given a score of 97.5 percent after evaluating 140 cities around the world.

The World's 12 Most Walkable Cities | SmarterTravelFrom the car-free streets of Venice to the warren of historic passageways in Old City Jerusalem, these are the world's most walkable cities, with suggested routes in each destination.

For the good of all, make your city more walkablePedestrian-friendly cities are beneficial for all people, and especially the most vulnerable among us—the poor, the elderly, and the lonely.

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Walking is transportation tooWith all our love for bicycle infrastructure, we shouldn't forget how many people get around by walking and they need good infrastructure too.

Why walkable cities are good for the economy, according to a city plannerPeople spend more money when cities are less vehicle-oriented.

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