Boston: Dorchester Walking Map
Walking distances are shorter than you imagine. This two sided map gives you walking routes in both North and South Dorchester showing walkers just how walkable Dorchester really is.
Lincoln Elementary School Walkability Assessment Report
WalkBoston conducted a walkability assessment in the area of Melrose, Massachusetts near the Lincoln Elementary School. After a brief discussion on pedestrian safety issues near the school and an explanation of how the assessment would be conducted, a group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities in the area, with an emphasis on the routes students use to walk to and from the school grounds.
Read the full report here:
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Galvin Middle School Walkability Assessment
WalkBoston conducted a walkability assessment at Galvin Middle School and the southern end of the downtown business district in Wakefield, MA. After a brief discussion on pedestrian safety issues near the school and the walk assessment process, the group carried out an on-the-street audit of the pedestrian facilities in the area. The group focused on the routes students used to walk between the school grounds, downtown, and popular pick-up and drop-off locations.
Read the full report here:
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Gloucester Walking Map
Gloucester is a great place to walk. The city’s unique and dramatic scenic landscapes are world-renowned. These landscapes inspire artists and attract visitors who contribute to jobs and strengthen the local economy. Residents can use this map to rediscover the joy of exploring the city on foot, the best way to appreciate Gloucester’s subtle beauty and walk in the steps of our predecessors. This map is designed to show you how long it takes to walk between special locations in Gloucester in 3- to 12-minute walk segments around the city. Pick a starting place and follow the map to determine a route and the time that it will take to walk that route. The map on this side covers central Gloucester, while the maps on the other side show the long route that connects Lanesville, Annisquam, and Riverdale and a special inset map of Magnolia.
Everett Walking Map
Walking is the simplest thing you can do to improve your health. It benefits your heart, lungs, muscles, and energy and helps to lower weight and stress levels. Walking also increases environmental health as well as our sense of community. When the number of people walking in a community increases, so does the number of social interactions. Cities where people are regularly seen out walking tend to be safe and friendly places to live and visit.
The Centers for Disease Control recommends daily walks. Start with 5-10 minutes a day and work up to 30 minutes (1.5 miles). Every hour of brisk walking can add two hours to your life, but even short walks help!
- The full page map on the back is broken down into 1-10 minute segments, showing the time it will take to walk from one point to another.
- The half page map to the right shows 8 routes with the approximate distances and times.
