| About Walkable Communities
"Walkable" Communities have sidewalk networks,
safe crossing opportunities, and destinations that are within
walking distances. The pedestrian environment is safe and
attractive. Morris County has many towns and villages in
which it is a pleasure to walk. Active town centers with
shopping and dining opportunities are enhanced by many historic
sites and lovely neighborhoods. Most of the older communities
in Morris County, as well as many of the newer ones, have
good sidewalk systems.
Communities can become more pedestrian friendly.
Citizens and officials can evaluate their communities, plan
for improvements, and adopt the policies and programs to
make walking easier and more pleasant. The Partnership for
a Walkable America can help with various tools, including
the Walk Our Children to School Information Kit. The FHWA
has developed a Pedestrian Safety Road Show through which
interested citizens and community leaders can learn how
to improve local conditions for walking.
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