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Walkability checklist

Personal safety

Yes No  
checkbox checkbox At night, the street is well lit.
checkbox checkbox I feel safe because there are lots of other people around.
checkbox checkbox There are houses and stores where I could go in case of trouble.
checkbox checkbox There are phones I could use to call for help.
checkbox checkbox My route is free of suspicious people, vandalism, crime and disturbing graffiti.
checkbox checkbox There are police, security guards or a pathway patrol on my walking route.
checkbox checkbox Dogs are properly controlled by their owners.

Other:

 

Location of problems:

 

 

Rating:

1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
5 points
Many problems
Some problems
OK
Good
Very good

Active Independent Aging was a joint venture between the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. For more information please visit our website at: www.falls-chutes.com. Funding provided by Health Canada/Veterans Affairs Canada Falls Prevention Initiative. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official policies of Health Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, the University of Ottawa and the Public Health and Long-term Care Branch, City Of Ottawa. The information in this handout is current as of 2004.

 

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