tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post1166341621381286094..comments2023-09-30T02:44:11.907-06:00Comments on Imagine No Cars: Thoughts on Alternative Transportation and Urban Design: Walkscore: Something seems a little offCarFree Stupidityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17452960459225854564noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-33677082722347397432010-01-14T11:44:53.704-07:002010-01-14T11:44:53.704-07:00Daniel...
I admit that calling Walk Score "B...Daniel...<br /><br />I admit that calling Walk Score "Broken" is mostly hyperbole.<br /><br />It has gotten average people (those not engaged in debating these issues like you and me) to think about location in a different way... MLS listings now have a rating for each house based on walkability.<br /><br />But at the same time for those that don't understand the complexity of something like walkability I think the site gives a false impression of safety and of scientific method.CarFree Stupidityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452960459225854564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-18035912758358388792010-01-14T11:23:57.233-07:002010-01-14T11:23:57.233-07:00I agree, but I'd probably say that Walkscore i...I agree, but I'd probably say that Walkscore is limited instead of broken. Another problem is that it doesn't take into account hard barriers like railroad tracks or Interstates. Walkshed is supposed to incorporate these elements, but I think it's only available in Philadelphia right now.<br /><br />For a quick quantative measure of mix of uses, Walkscore is great. And I think it has lead a perception change among realtors and homebuyers. For street design and safety, I suppose the best you can do is check streetview (or go there).Daniel Nairnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127732825472374125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3739621531803677069.post-58029268839399056072010-01-13T17:59:41.425-07:002010-01-13T17:59:41.425-07:00This is a tough one. I get Walkscore's intent,...This is a tough one. I get Walkscore's intent, but it's not granular enough--and granted, that's a tall order! Imagine trying to collect all the factors involved in walkability: sidewalk texture, traffic speed, weather, sidewalk width, & so on. It's a start, I suppose...David Yoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978717958027487767noreply@blogger.com