Physical Activity and Transportation Benefits of Walkable Approaches to Community Design

A new study from the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) calls for
municipal governments to make walking and cycling the top priority in their
transportation plans, rather than cars. Focusing on Metro Vancouver, the
study found that adults are 2.5 times more likely to walk when they live in
well-connected neighborhoods with features that are pedestrian-friendly. It
also found that adults who live in walkable neighborhoods drive 58% less on
average than those who don't.