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Atlanta ranks as 22nd least walkable city.
Higher gas prices and environmental awareness has lead many people to seek alternative ways to get around town, but a newly released grade of U.S. cities says Atlanta residents may want to think before walking to work.
The first-of-its-kind “walkabilty” rankings, put together by Walkscore.com, grade the 40 largest cities in the country and determine how “walkable” they are. Atlanta comes in as the 22nd least walkable city in the U.S. – which should come as no surprise to Atlanta’s citizens.
The website grades each city on a scale from zero to 100, based on how easy it is to live what they call a “car-lite” lifestyle, or an ability of residents to walk to stores, restaurants, schools, parks and workplaces.
The site lists the general guidelines for scoring as:
90–100 = Walkers' Paradise: Most errands can be accomplished on foot and many people get by without owning a car.
70–89 = Very Walkable: It's possible to get by without owning a car.
50–69 = Somewhat Walkable: Some stores and amenities are within walking distance, but many everyday trips still require a bike, public transportation, or car.
25–49 = Car-Dependent: Only a few destinations are within easy walking range. For most errands, driving or public transportation is a must.
0–24 = Car-Dependent (Driving Only): Virtually no neighborhood destinations within walking range. You can walk from your house to your car!
The city of Atlanta scores a 52, putting it in the realm of “Somewhat Walkable” with the likes of Milwaukee, Cleveland, Louisville and Detroit.
Walkscore.com also ranks individual neighborhoods within each city and scores them along the same guidelines.
The top ten “walkable” neighborhoods in Atlanta are:
1 - Five Points - 95
2 - Poncey-Highland - 93
3 - Sweet Auburn - 88
4 - Midtown - 87
5 - Atlanta-Inman Park - 86
6 - Old Fourth Ward - 84
7 - Downtown - 81
8 - Virginia-Highland - 80
9 - Home Park - 76
10 - Cabbage Town - 74
For a full list of all forty cities, CLICK HERE.
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