iCAN Walk – Can you?

What is a walkable community?

A walkable community is a community where walking is a form of transportation and leisure is possible. Walkable communities are an important part of a healthy and vibrant community. Communities can encourage citizens to rely on their cars less and choose walking more often. They can make sure that the places people live, work, learn and play are close together so that people can choose walking as a form of everyday transportation. Well-designed, compact communities allow people to walk to school and work, to stores, parks and restaurants. When people can walk, they don’t need to drive as much. This is good for people, the environment and the economy.

To make your community more walkable

Walking in the winter

Walking groups in the area

Related Resources

• http://www.icanwalk.ca/en/home/about-us
• http://www.icanwalk.ca/
• http://www.icanwalk.ca/en/how_walkable
• http://www.icanwalk.ca/en/what-can-i-do

Related Topics

• Walkable Communities
• Walking
• Walking Groups
• Walking in the winter