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AARP Livable Communities

Getting Around: Walking

Articles, images, tool kits and more about making communities safely walkable for people of all ages

Walking Resources

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AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit

Learn how to assess and report on the safety and walkability of a street, intersection or neighborhood — and inspire needed change

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AARP Walk Audit Worksheets

Use these free printable, fillable, shareable forms and checklists for taking notes and making observations about a street or area's safe walkability

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AARP Walk Audit Worksheets for Multiuse Paths and Trails

These materials can be used to assess the safety of walking and walk-bike pathways in parks and other off-street spaces

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Making Places Better for Walking

AARP Community Challenge projects support pedestrians, walkable places and walking programs

WEBINAR

Walkable Streets for All Ages

Learn how grassroots efforts, pilot projects and a new Walkability FAQ tool can help local leaders and volunteers make roadways safe for all users. This webinar can be viewed on your schedule

A newly installed crosswalk and pedestrian island in Edgewater, Maryland

Articles Archive

More About Walking

Visit our archive of articles, reports and more. The image (above) is from the article "How to Get a Pedestrian Island Installed"

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Kit de Herramientas para Auditorías Peatonales de AARP

Una autoguía para evaluar la caminabilidad de una comunidad

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Hojas de Trabajo para Auditorias Peatonales de AARP

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