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Walkability checklist
walkability check list
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Introduction
Walking is a great way to get the exercise you need for healthy aging. Walking is easy to do. It can fit into even the busiest of schedules. Best of all it's free. But not all neighbourhoods are created equally when it comes to walking. We invite you to use the following checklist to explore the walkability of your neighbourhood. Your organization may want to organize a group walkability check for the neighbourhood around their facility.
How to use the checklist
- Pick a place to walk to, like a route to a friend's house, to a store or for some exercise.
- Your walk can be as long or as short as you wish.
- Read the checklist over before you go.
- As you walk, watch for items from your checklist.
- Take note of good things and problems along your walking route.
- Also, check off the items that might be a problem for someone less able-bodied
- Pay attention to where you are going. Stop first, then check off items on your list.
- Write down the location of problems you find.
- If the item does not apply to your route, go on to the next section.
After your walk
- Fill in the rating for each section.
- Total up the ratings to see how your neighbourhood scores overall for walkability.
You can use the results to:
- Choose walking routes in your neighbourhood that are safe and pleasant. Let your friends and neighbours know about good places to walk.
- Use the checklist results to improve the walkability of your neighbourhood. Contact your city hall and let them know about problems that you have found. Call or send a letter. Provide details about the problem and its location to help city staff respond to your request.
- You may want to collect walkability checklist results from other people to bring problems to the attention of city hall. If more people report a hazard, there is a better chance of getting changes made.
| 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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