Knox County neighborhoods will have the opportunity to receive free expert analysis and advice through walkability audits with the staff of the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization and the Knox County Health Department during the month of April.
These audits will provide information on the basic components of walkable neighborhoods and guidance on the steps you can take to improve the pedestrian environment in your neighborhood.
Walkability audits and presentations are always free of charge. They will conducted in April on a first-come, first-served basis. Walkability audits that cannot be done in April will be scheduled for another month. For more information, or to schedule an event with your neighborhood, contact Ellen Zavisca with the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization at ellen.zavisca@knoxtrans.org, or 215-3818.
What Make a Place Walkable?
Safe places to walk—sidewalks and greenways
Safe crossings—crosswalks and traffic calming
Convenience—connectivity and shorter blocks
Places to walk to—compact and mixed-use development
Amenities & aesthetics—places to sit, attractive settings, and a sense of place
