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Making Cities More Walkable with Better Data and Technology

by Daniel Castro
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Pedestrians walking down a busy street while the sun sets in the background.

A city’s walkability contributes to improved health outcomes for residents, lower crime rates and increased civic engagement. And there are many ways cities can become more walkable, including improving physical features. However, governments can also use technology to improve their streets for pedestrians. For example, cities are using data to improve navigation for pedestrians and are embedding smart city solutions in the pavement to make their communities more pedestrian friendly.

Read the full article in Government Technology.

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