Comment 87363

By Noted (anonymous) | Posted March 19, 2013 at 17:50:57

There are a number of factors that contribute to walkability that are not part of our algorithm:

•Street design: Sidewalks and safe crossings are essential to walkability. Appropriate automobile speeds, trees, and other features also help.

•Safety from crime and crashes: How much crime is in the neighborhood? How many traffic accidents are there? Are streets well-lit?

•Pedestrian-friendly community design: Are there narrow streets with buildings close to the sidewalk and parking relegated to the back? Are destinations clustered together?

http://www.walkscore.com/how-it-doesnt-work.shtml

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