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Walkability called key to public health

AMEN!!!

I hope everyone reads this, because it's what we need!

I agree also. Walking is healthy, enjoyable, saves money, and doesn't pollute. More sidewalks, pathways, and shortcuts would be beneficial. My family walks, bikes, carpools, and rides the bus regularly. It would be wonderful to have more safe places to be outside. But we've noticed that even where there is adequate sidewalks many people choose to drive for various reasons.

Mark has it right! We need to make sure our mayors, legislators, city council members understand the link between good health, economic health, and walkable communities. We need to show up at zoning meetings and city council meetings and make our voices heard on this issue! Our neighborhoods should be more than money making devices for developers.

In the rush to provide walkability can we please not forget the importance of providing for those who are aging or have disablities? While the overall concepts can be very good, insisting on creating walkability has in my experience often limited close convenient access for thos who no longer have the strength or mobility to walk even a block or two to reach their destination. Mixing residences with commercial outlets often leads to two or three story buildings which in turn limits the use of these living spaces by the aging or disabled. There are many who find even one or two stairs a daunting obstacle. As in so many things in life I strongly encourage the use of wisdom and moderation in planning efforts.

I AGREE TO EVERYTHING what has this world come to