ConclusionAmerican communities, generally speaking, have neglected their pedestrian systems in the recent past. Attention and resources have been devoted to mechan¬ical transportation options under the overall assumption that walkers will take care of their own needs, and that most people will drive anyway. This attitude has led to the building of many subdivisions with many miles of streets that provide nothing for pedestrians.There is a need to change this attitude—not so much in policy statements, which tend to say the right things anyway, but with real programs and funded projects. It should be possible to walk efficiently and safely, and perhaps with pleasure, in all parts of any community. There are encouraging signs that public opinion is moving in that direction, and many places can proudly point to successful walkway projects. It is just that such achievements should not be perceived as special efforts; they should be routine.
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