Walkability: Factoring Foot Traffic in the US

There's a new site making waves on the web - one that measures the "walkability," if you will, of cities all across the nation. For those of us striving to go green, it's a big step in the right direction, one that is raising awareness of the importance of non-fueled mobility. I mean, we do have legs for a reason, ya know.

Just last week, WalkScore.com listed the "most walkable neighborhoods" in the U.S., including the following:

1. San Francisco, CA
2. New York, NY
3. Boston, MA
4. Chicago, IL
5. Philadelphia, PA
6. Seattle, WA
7. Washington D.C.
8. Long Beach, CA
9. Los Angeles, CA
10. Portland, OR

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You can check out the top 40 here. By visiting the site, you can see color-coded graphs like the one above, which outline the most pedestrian-friendly areas and even highlight restaurants, parks, etc. through Google technology.

Do share. What are some of your favorite walking neighborhoods? I really enjoy Seattle, and the Windy City ranks as a no-brainer to a Midwesterner like myself.