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Why ‘Walkability’ Scores Don’t Tell Us How Pedestrian-Friendly a City Is For Everyone

Standard walkability metrics aren’t factoring in all the reasons why residents can’t or won’t travel by foot, a new analysis suggests.
Why ‘Walkability’ Scores Don’t Tell Us How Pedestrian-Friendly a City Is For Everyone

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