Modeling and Analysis of Walkability in Suburban Neighborhoods in Las Vegas [Summary]

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• Creators:
  Kaseko, Mohamed ; Nyagah, Peris
• Corporate Creators:
  Mineta National Transit Research Consortium ; University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• Corporate Contributors:
  University Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Walkability
  • Indexes (Information management)
  • Pedestrians
  • Pedestrian areas
  • Infrastructure
  • Pedestrian safety
  • Case studies
  • Surveys
  • Pedestrian-vehicle crashes
  • Land use
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Las Vegas (Nevada)
• Corporate Publisher:
  Mineta National Transit Research Consortium
• Abstract:
  Walking has sound health benefits and can be a pleasurable experience requiring neither fuel, fare, license, nor registration. Society also benefits by the associated reduction of motorized vehicle travel. The objective of this study was to quantify the walking environment by developing a comprehensive walkability index that (1) reflects resident perceptions of their neighborhoods’ walking environment; (2) reflects the suitability and adequacy of the pedestrian facilities in the neighborhood infrastructure and built environment, and (3) incorporates a pedestrian crash index, which measures the pedestrian crash experience. To improve neighborhood walkability – planners need to consider infrastructure, aesthetics and amenities, pedestrian safety and land use.
• Content Notes:
  This is the two page research brief
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  MNTRC Project 1249
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/37515/dot_37515_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 327.78 KB]
• Collection(s):
  University Transportation Centers ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha256:34c6e0d978fef2b88d4a8b67739ffbfdab7fb31dc5b07caf268f9b177dc77b9e