The Eyes on the Street
Neighborhoods that have people walking and biking on the streets are safer. These active people become the eyes that look out for crime, keep watch on children out playing, and notice anything unusual going on.
Traffic calming
Contrary to what you may think, as walking in a community increases, the chance of a walker being struck by a driver actually decreases. It’s the “safety in numbers” phenomenon. As drivers become more accustomed to seeing people on foot on the street, they become more attentive and cautious overall. The more people who are out, the slower the cars move.
Sense of Community
Commuting by foot through a neighborhood allows neighbors to get to know one another. Neighbors watch out for each other and are the first to notice when something “is not right.”
